Codington County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Codington County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

Codington County ranks 5th in the state out of 66 counties in electricity produced from wind power.

Codington County is home to 28,325 citizens and its power plants generate 862,314 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a production per capita average of 30.44 megawatt hours per capita per year.

Codington County ranks 866th out of 3221 counties in the county for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, with 7,266 of the county's 862,314 megawatt hours coming from those fuel types.

Residents of Codington County are paying, on average, 34.07% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average, at 9.53 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour.

Codington County is ranked as the 10th largest producer of electricity in the state out of 66 counties for total electricity generation, generating 862,314 megawatt hours.

With a South Dakota average residential electricity bill of $125.87, Codington County residents pay about 60.84% more than their fellow statesmen.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    423,781 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.96 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    862,314 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    855,048 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    7,266 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    30.44 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,541,424 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    125.03 kg

Watertown, SD Electricity Overview

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Residents of Watertown are charged an average residential electricity price of 9.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.18% lower than South Dakota's average price of 12.15 cents. This ranks the city 6th out of 488 cities in South Dakota for best average electricity rate. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $85.63 per month, while the US average is $129.86. Consumers in Watertown enjoy a 31.97% markdown compared to other residents in the country. Watertown Utilities is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Watertown residents average 2,179.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. A total of 49,367,998.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city. This is enough to rank 4th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. Distillate Fuel Oil is the fuel of choice in Watertown, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Watertown is home to one electricity generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Watertown

Watertown residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.111/kWh$0.073/kWh$117.69/mo.$58.93/mo.
6th9.09¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Watertown
4th$85.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Watertown Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Watertown, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Watertown UtilitiesBUNDLED9.0985.63123,89411,259,000

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Florence, SD Electricity Overview

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Residents of Florence are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.94% lower than South Dakota's average price of 12.15 cents. This ranks the city 141st out of 488 cities in South Dakota for best average electricity rate. Codington Clark Electric sells an estimated 2.72 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than any other vendor. The US average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Florence average is 8.63% lower at $118.65 per month.

Florence residents average 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 640,909.68 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Florence 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 Florence

Florence residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.091/kWh$139.16/mo.$78.95/mo.
141st11.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Florence
246th$118.65Average residential monthly electricity bill for Florence Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Florence, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Codington Clark ElectricBUNDLED9.42214.8485,436.738,048,651.22

Henry, SD Electricity Overview

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Residents of Henry are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.81% lower than South Dakota's average price of 12.15 cents. This ranks the city 137th out of 488 cities in South Dakota for best average electricity rate. Codington Clark Electric sells an estimated 10.51 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than any other vendor. The US average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Henry average is 5.16% lower at $123.15 per month.

Henry residents average 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 486,863.14 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Henry 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 Henry

Henry residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.091/kWh$139.16/mo.$78.95/mo.
137th11.56¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Henry
305th$123.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for Henry Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Henry, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Codington Clark ElectricBUNDLED9.42214.8485,436.738,048,651.22

Electricity Production in Codington County, South Dakota

Power Plants in Codington County, South Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Crowned Ridge Wind II Energy CenterNorthern States Power Company (100.00%)
Codington County SD Wind 855,048
Watertown SD Distillate Fuel Oil 7,2667,206,127.49991.76

Codington County, South Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Codington County residents average 125.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. A total of 3,541,424.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Wind is the primary fuel in Codington County, with 99.16% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Codington County has the 5th highest power plants of any county in South Dakota, with 2 total power plants.

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99.16%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.84%

Energy Loss

Codington County has an average of 3.10% of the energy that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. With a countrywide average energy loss of 2.76%, Codington County is ranked as the 453rd best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Codington County, South Dakota

Providers In Each City in Codington County:

  • Florence, South Dakota:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 94.78%
    • Codington Clark Electric: 5.22%
  • Henry, South Dakota:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 90.34%
    • Codington Clark Electric: 9.66%
  • Kranzburg, South Dakota:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
  • South Shore, South Dakota:
    • Codington Clark Electric: 16.50%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 83.50%
  • Wallace, South Dakota:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
  • Watertown, South Dakota:
    • Watertown Utilities: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

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

By total customer count, Watertown Utilities is the largest electricity company in Codington County, South Dakota.

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

Codington County, South Dakota is home to 2 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.

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

There are 2 active electricity plants in Codington County, South Dakota

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Watertown Utilities13,568
2Codington Clark Electric1,231

Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2022-09-24