Butte County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Butte County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
Electricity from wind power produced in Butte County totals 450,904 megawatt hours, ranking Butte County 10th out of 66 counties in South Dakota for wind power generation.
After a 30.30% rise in power produced by wind turbines, Butte County's total electric production is now 100.00% wind powered.
Butte County is the 912th largest generator of electricity of all 3221 counties in the US, producing 450,904 megawatt hours.
Wind turbines produce 44.02 megawatt hours per year per citizen for Butte County residents, which is 201st highest county out of 3221 counties in the country.
With 10,243 citizens living within the county and 450,904 megawatt hours produced per year, Butte County has a per capita production rate of 44.02 megawatt hours. The city ranks 12 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in South Dakota.
At $157.83, the Butte County average monthly residential electric bill is 25.39% higher than the state average.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
153,249 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.96 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
450,904 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
450,904 MWh
Production per Capita
44.02 MWh
Belle Fourche, SD Electricity Overview
Residents of Belle Fourche are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.95 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.84% higher than South Dakota's average price of 12.15 cents. This ranks the city 461st out of 488 cities in South Dakota for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 289 total residential customers, Black Hills Energy is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $129.86, while the Belle Fourche average is 4.24% below at $124.35 per month.
Belle Fourche residents average 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 10,682,461.87 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Belle Fourche has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Belle Fourche, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 108.65 | 549,964 | 76,426,824 | |
| Butte Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.01 | 144.06 | 66,179.02 | 9,274,783.57 |
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Newell, SD Electricity Overview
Residents of Newell are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.46% higher than South Dakota's average price of 12.15 cents. This ranks the city 452nd out of 488 cities in South Dakota for best average electricity rate. Black Hills Energy sells an estimated 1,183.32 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than any other vendor. The US average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Newell average is 15.16% lower at $110.18 per month.
Newell residents average 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 1,110,656.53 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Newell has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newell
Newell residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newell, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 108.65 | 549,964 | 76,426,824 | |
| Butte Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.01 | 144.06 | 66,179.02 | 9,274,783.57 |
Nisland, SD Electricity Overview
Residents of Nisland are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.41% higher than South Dakota's average price of 12.15 cents. This ranks the city 434th out of 488 cities in South Dakota for best average electricity rate. Black Hills Energy sells an estimated 328.76 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than any other vendor. The US average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Nisland average is 16.33% lower at $108.65 per month.
Nisland residents average 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 391,772.68 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Nisland has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nisland
Nisland residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nisland, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 108.65 | 549,964 | 76,426,824 |
Electricity Production in Butte County, South Dakota
Power Plants in Butte County, South Dakota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Willow Creek Wind Power LLCWillow Creek Wind Power LLC (100.00%) | Butte County | SD | Wind | 450,904 |
Butte County, South Dakota Details
Butte County residents average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. A total of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Over 100.00% of electricity in Butte County comes from production using Wind. There is one electricity plant in Butte County.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Butte County, South Dakota?
By total customer count, Butte Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Butte County, South Dakota.
How many electric companies offer service in Butte County, South Dakota?
Butte County, South Dakota is home to 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are within Butte County, South Dakota?
There is one active electricity plant in Butte County, South Dakota
What electricity companies offer service in Butte County, South Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butte Electric Cooperative | 4,909 |
| 2 | Black Hills Energy | 3,593 |
| 3 | Grand Electric | 546 |
