Faulk County, SD: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Faulk County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Faulk County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

Emitting 4,831,935.45 kilograms of CO2 gases, Faulk County has the 45th highest pollution level from electricity use out of 66 counties in the state.

Faulk County is ranked as the 3116th largest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country with 31,938.43 megawatt hours being used by citizens for their electricity needs.

Faulk County emits 2,240.12 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the US average of 4,107.28.

Averaging generation of -0.06 megawatt hours per citizen each year, Faulk County ranks 31 out of 66 counties in South Dakota for production per capita.

Faulk County produces -0.06 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 17th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Faulk County is 12.34 cents. This is around 22.97% less than the national average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    31,938 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.81 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    4,831,935 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,240.12 kg

Faulkton, SD Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Faulkton home spend, on average, 11.26 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is lower than both the state and the United States average prices of 12.25 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Power facilities in the city have, unfortunately, allowed a 193.33% increase in the amount of fossil and other non-renewable fuel sources used last year. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $110.36. This is 12.32% lower than the South Dakota average bill of $125.87.

Emissions in Faulkton average 2,240.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, making them the 48th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution for Faulkton from electricity consumption is 1,655,447.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 105th largest amount in South Dakota. The city is home to one electricity generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Faulkton

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.091/kWh$141.55/mo.$78.95/mo.
139th11.26¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Faulkton
59th$110.36Average residential monthly electricity bill for Faulkton Residents

Evergreen Colony CDP, SD Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Evergreen Colony CDP home spend, on average, 12.66 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity, which ranks the city 308th out of 488 cities in South Dakota. Evergreen Colony CDP is the 264th largest city in the state, with a population of 155. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is FEM Electric Association.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Evergreen Colony CDP averages 2,240.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 347,218.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 2,295.07 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Evergreen Colony CDP

Evergreen Colony CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.127/kWh$0.120/kWh$215.61/mo.$184.79/mo.
308th12.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Evergreen Colony CDP
445th$211.96Average residential monthly electricity bill for Evergreen Colony CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Evergreen Colony CDP, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
FEM Electric AssociationBUNDLED12.66211.9637,136.374,703,053.66

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Cresbard, SD Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Cresbard home spend, on average, 11.26 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is lower than both the state and the United States average prices of 12.25 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $110.36 per month, while the national average is $137.21. Cresbard is the 291st largest city in South Dakota, with a population of 118.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Cresbard averages 2,240.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 264,333.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 1,747.21 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cresbard

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.091/kWh$141.55/mo.$78.95/mo.
139th11.26¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cresbard
59th$110.36Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cresbard Residents

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Electricity Production in Faulk County, South Dakota

Power Plants in Faulk County, South Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Faulkton SD Distillate Fuel Oil -1327,111.97-53.88

Faulk County, South Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Faulk County average 2,240.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 20th highest polluting county out of 66 counties in the state based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution of the county from electricity use is 4,831,935.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 45th highest in the state and 2494th in the United States. The county has one power producing plant in the county.

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Energy Loss

The single company in Faulk County who reports energy loss metrics reported an annual loss of 1.66%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Faulk County is ranked as the 73rd best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Faulk County, South Dakota

Providers In Each City in Faulk County:

  • Chelsea, South Dakota:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 20.71%
    • FEM Electric Association: 79.29%
  • Cresbard, South Dakota:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
  • Faulkton, South Dakota:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
  • Onaka, South Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%
  • Rockham, South Dakota:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
  • Seneca, South Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%

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

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Faulk County, South Dakota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1FEM Electric Association571
2Northern Electric Cooperative189

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

There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Faulk County, South Dakota.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Faulk County, South Dakota?

The largest electricity company in Faulk County, South Dakota by megawatt hours sold is FEM Electric Association.

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

Faulk County, South Dakota is home to one active power plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2023-12-06