Electric Rates & Providers in Fall River County, SD

Fall River County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Fall River County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

Fall River County's average residential electricity rate is 13.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.95% below the US average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

The largest electricity provider in Fall River County by customer count is Black Hills Energy.

Fall River County is ranked as the 2722nd largest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the nation with 103,472.6 megawatt hours being consumed by customers living there.

Fall River County consumes 159.43% more electricity than it produces.

Fall River County is home to over 6,979 citizens and produces 39,885 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 5.72 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Fall River County 142nd in the country out of 3230 counties for solar megawatt hours produced per person.

As the largest generator of solar power in South Dakota out of 66, Fall River County produces 39,885 megawatt hours from solar.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    103,473 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.83 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    39,885 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    39,885 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    5.72 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    10,834,157 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,552.39 kg

Recent Energy News in Hot Springs

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Hot Springs Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.25¢ per kWh

  • 4.42% lower than last month
  • 5.33% lower than January last year
  • 1.36% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 27.98% lower than the US average
  • 209th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since January last year
  • 4,792nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 459 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,058 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

12.52¢ per kWh

  • 0.42% lower than last month
  • 10.88% lower than January last year
  • 2.5% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 26.25% lower than the US average
  • 212th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 140 since January last year
  • 5,321st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6,941 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$119.3 per month

  • 20.03% higher than last month
  • 0.94% higher than January last year
  • 20.75% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 20.98% lower than the US average
  • 72nd in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 35 since January last year
  • 5,041st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,124 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 906 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$98.12 per month

  • 0.09% higher than last month
  • 14.75% lower than January last year
  • 20.25% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 26.04% lower than the US average
  • 32nd in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 153 since January last year
  • 2,692nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 131 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,871 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

10.75¢ per kWh

  • 2.55% lower than last month
  • 4.59% lower than January last year
  • 4.09% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 19.43% lower than the US average
  • 267th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 44 since January last year
  • 8,599th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 112 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 377 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.35¢ per kWh

  • 0.38% lower than last month
  • 12.5% lower than January last year
  • 5.82% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 19.84% lower than the US average
  • 260th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 28 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 83 since January last year
  • 9,768th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 503 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,970 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$508.45 per month

  • 7.04% higher than last month
  • 3.73% lower than January last year
  • 6.62% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 68.8% lower than the US average
  • 195th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 16 since January last year
  • 10,347th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 769 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,327 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$512.9 per month

  • 0.32% lower than last month
  • 14.16% lower than January last year
  • 1.56% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 68.66% lower than the US average
  • 209th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 24 since January last year
  • 11,458th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,257 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.16¢ per kWh

  • 6.7% higher than last month
  • 34.99% higher than January last year
  • 9.56% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 13.61% higher than the US average
  • 308th in the state out of 318 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 28 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 109 since January last year
  • 20,695th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,109 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,848 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.12¢ per kWh

  • 3.06% higher than last month
  • 13.14% lower than January last year
  • 7.92% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 20.56% lower than the US average
  • 137th in the state out of 318 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 117 since January last year
  • 13,179th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,173 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,647 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$148,505.56 per month

  • 6.97% lower than last month
  • 17.14% lower than January last year
  • 199.56% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 340.51% higher than the US average
  • 291st in the state out of 318 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,638th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 88 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 163 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$153,673.08 per month

  • 1.64% lower than last month
  • 30.96% lower than January last year
  • 185.95% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 349.18% higher than the US average
  • 291st in the state out of 318 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,645th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 170 since January last year

Hot Springs, SD Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Hot Springs is approximately 12.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.49% above South Dakota's average rate of 12.24 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $98.09 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. Consumers in Hot Springs pay a 21.80% markdown compared to the rest of the nation. Black Hills Energy is the largest provider in the city based on total residential customers.

On average, Hot Springs residents emit 2,526.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 113th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota. At 2,526.13 kilograms per person and 3,407 people in the city, the city emits 8,606,508.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 23rd worst rank in South Dakota for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Hot Springs have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hot Springs

Hot Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.246/kWh$0.112/kWh$253.69/mo.$79.03/mo.
269th12.42¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hot Springs
31st$98.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hot Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hot Springs, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.20161.76124,357.8417,656,761
Black Hills EnergyBUNDLED12.3294.3550,00967,741,149

Edgemont, SD Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Edgemont is approximately 12.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.63% above South Dakota's average rate of 12.24 cents. Solar power usage for electricity production in the city has increased by 39,885 megawatt hours each year during the past 12 months, which is a 100.00% increase from the previous year. Black Hills Energy has an estimated 80 residential customers, which is more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city.

On average, Edgemont residents emit 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 427th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota. This results in a total emissions amount of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has one electricity plant. In Edgemont, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Edgemont

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.254/kWh$0.112/kWh$256.27/mo.$74.90/mo.
243rd12.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Edgemont
5th$94.3Average residential monthly electricity bill for Edgemont Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Edgemont, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills EnergyBUNDLED12.3294.3550,00967,741,149

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Oelrichs, SD Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Oelrichs is approximately 14.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.00% above South Dakota's average rate of 12.24 cents. Oelrichs is the 246th largest city in the state, with a population of 189. Black Hills Electric Cooperative sells an estimated 15.63 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than all other suppliers.

On average, Oelrichs residents emit 2,526.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 8th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota. At 2,526.13 kilograms per person and 189 people in the city, the city emits 477,437.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 244th worst rank in South Dakota for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Oelrichs have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oelrichs

Oelrichs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.183/kWh$0.113/kWh$221.99/mo.$126.39/mo.
468th14.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oelrichs
405th$161.76Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oelrichs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oelrichs, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.20161.76124,357.8417,656,761

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Electricity Production in Fall River County, South Dakota

Power Plants in Fall River County, South Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Edgemont SD Solar 39,885

Fall River County, South Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Fall River County residents emit 1,552.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 51st worst polluting county out of 66 counties in South Dakota and 2665th out of 3230 counties nationally. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 10,834,156.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Power producing facilities in the county primarily use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% (or 39,885 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Fall River County is home to one electricity producing plant.

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Fall River County, South Dakota Net Metering

Out of the 3 suppliers in Fall River County, 2 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are nonexistent for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Fall River County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 7.64% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a state average energy loss of 2.96%, Fall River County is ranked as the 45th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Fall River County, South Dakota

Providers In Each City in Fall River County:

  • Buffalo Gap, South Dakota:
    • Black Hills Energy: 89.63%
    • Black Hills Electric Cooperative: 10.37%
  • Edgemont, South Dakota:
    • Black Hills Energy: 100.00%
  • Hot Springs, South Dakota:
    • Black Hills Energy: 94.38%
    • Black Hills Electric Cooperative: 5.62%
  • Oelrichs, South Dakota:
    • Black Hills Electric Cooperative: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

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

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Fall River County, South Dakota?

By total customer count, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity provider in Fall River County, South Dakota.

How many power plants are located in Fall River County, South Dakota?

There is one power plant in Fall River County, South Dakota

What electricity companies offer service in Fall River County, South Dakota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Black Hills Energy17,365
2Black Hills Electric Cooperative4,038
3Niobrara Electric16

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-01-10