Clay County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Clay County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

Releasing 33,353,569.34 kilograms of CO2 gases, Clay County has the 11th worst pollution level from electricity consumption out of 66 counties in the state.

Clay County residents pay an average residential electricity expense of $152.58, which is 17.50% higher than the national average bill of $129.86.

Clay County ranks 879th in the nation out of 3221 counties for total production of electricity from non-renewable fuel types, with 5,515 of the county's 5,515 megawatt hours coming from those fuel types.

Clay County is the 6th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 0.37 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable sources.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Clay County experienced a 24.82% decrease over the preceding year.

With 14,967 citizens within its borders and 5,515 megawatt hours produced each year, Clay County has a per capita production of 0.37 megawatt hours. The city is 20 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    223,927 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.96 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,515 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    5,515 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.37 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    33,353,569 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,228.47 kg

Vermillion, SD Electricity Overview

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Vermillion's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 12.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.58% more than the average South Dakota price of 12.15 cents and 11.32% less than the national average of 14.46 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Vermillion average is 32.51% below at $87.63 per month. City of Vermillion Electric Utilities has an estimated 4,233 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Vermillion averages 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 413th highest in South Dakota out of 488 cities for emissions efficiency. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions for the city from electricity consumption is 22,241,657.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 12th largest emissions amount in South Dakota. There are no power producing plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Vermillion

Vermillion residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.128/kWh$0.110/kWh$87.63/mo.$75.34/mo.
346th12.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Vermillion
6th$87.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Vermillion Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Vermillion, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Vermillion Electric UtilitiesBUNDLED12.9582.2132,466.384,202,815.22
Clay-Union ElectricBUNDLED11.35153.5952,936.776,008,350.09

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Beresford, SD Electricity Overview

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Beresford's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 13.51 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.21% more than the average South Dakota price of 12.15 cents and 6.59% less than the national average of 14.46 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Beresford average is 12.58% below at $113.52 per month. Beresford, South Dakota Electric Utility has an estimated 527 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Beresford averages 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 123rd highest in South Dakota out of 488 cities for emissions efficiency. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions for the city from electricity consumption is 4,145,943.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 40th largest emissions amount in South Dakota. There are no power producing plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Beresford

Beresford residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.147/kWh$0.102/kWh$154.06/mo.$66.43/mo.
416th13.51¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Beresford
214th$113.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Beresford Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Beresford, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Beresford, South Dakota Electric UtilityBUNDLED13.61116.169,976.951,357,650.71
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED13.14103.75822,032107,987,591

Wakonda, SD Electricity Overview

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Wakonda's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 11.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.55% less than the average South Dakota price of 12.15 cents and 21.51% lower than the national average of 14.46 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Wakonda average is 18.28% more at $153.59 per month. With a population of 347 citizens, the city is the 181st largest city in South Dakota.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Wakonda averages 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 123rd highest in South Dakota out of 488 cities for emissions efficiency. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions for the city from electricity consumption is 659,927.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 180th largest emissions amount in South Dakota. There are no power producing plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wakonda

Wakonda residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.116/kWh$0.114/kWh$160.14/mo.$149.85/mo.
130th11.35¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wakonda
387th$153.59Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wakonda Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wakonda, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Clay-Union ElectricBUNDLED11.35153.5952,936.776,008,350.09

Electricity Production in Clay County, South Dakota

Power Plants in Clay County, South Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Clay County SD Distillate Fuel Oil 5,5155,590,229.11,013.64

Clay County, South Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Clay County averages 2,228.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption. This adds up to total emissions of 33,353,569.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the county the 11th highest for total pollution in South Dakota. The main fuel type used in Clay County is Distillate Fuel Oil. They produce 100.00% of the total generation in the county from this fuel. There is one power producing plant in Clay County.

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
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Distillate Fuel Oil
100.00%

Clay County, South Dakota Net Metering

Approximately 66.67% of the electricity companies in Clay County offer net metering to their consumers. The state has nonexistent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more realistic.

Energy Loss

The single company in Clay County who reports energy loss metrics reported an annual loss of 1.64%. With a state average energy loss of 2.38%, Clay County is ranked as the best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Clay County, South Dakota?

By total revenue, City of Vermillion Electric Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Clay County, South Dakota.

How many power plants are within Clay County, South Dakota?

Clay County, South Dakota has one power plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Clay County, South Dakota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1City of Vermillion Electric Utilities4,876
2Clay-Union Electric2,635
3Southeastern Electric Coop42

How many electric companies offer service in Clay County, South Dakota?

Clay County, South Dakota is home to 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-10-25