Hand County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Hand County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

The largest electricity supplier in Hand County by megawatt hours sold is Dakota Energy Coop.

The electricity consumed by customers in Hand County is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power generation facilities.

Hand County comes in as the 2775th highest pollution level from electricity consumption in the nation and 37th worst in the state, emitting 5,981,189.71 kilograms of CO2 gases.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Hand County saw a 16.39% decrease over the last 12 months.

Residents of Hand County use enough electricity to release 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, which is the 2554th highest amount of pollution from electric use for a county in the country.

With a state average residential electric bill of $125.87, Hand County consumers, on average, pay about 82.65% more than other residents per month for electricity.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    47,054 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.96 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    5,981,190 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,901.81 kg

Miller, SD Electricity Overview

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Miller averages a residential electricity price of 10.93 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 9.99% less than South Dakota's average price of 12.15 cents. Miller, South Dakota Electric Utility has an estimated 396 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $129.86, while the Miller average is 4.49% more at $135.68 per month.

The 20,182.9 megawatt hours consumed in Miller must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 123rd highest polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 2,565,540.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 54th largest amount in South Dakota.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Miller

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.109/kWh$0.089/kWh$135.68/mo.$117.20/mo.
100th10.93¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Miller
350th$135.68Average residential monthly electricity bill for Miller Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Miller, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Miller, South Dakota Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.93135.6811,155.111,219,504.66

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St. Lawrence, SD Electricity Overview

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St. Lawrence averages a residential electricity price of 11.79 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 2.92% less than South Dakota's average price of 12.15 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $113.35 per month. St. Lawrence is the 250th largest city in the state, with a population of 163.

The 2,438.7 megawatt hours consumed in St. Lawrence must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 123rd highest polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 309,994.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 249th largest amount in South Dakota.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Lawrence

St. Lawrence 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.
169th11.79¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of St. Lawrence
151st$113.35Average residential monthly electricity bill for St. Lawrence Residents

Millerdale Colony CDP, SD Electricity Overview

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Millerdale Colony CDP averages a residential electricity price of 14.66 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 20.70% more than South Dakota's average price of 12.15 cents. Millerdale Colony CDP has 129 residents, resulting in it being the 281st largest city in the state. Dakota Energy Coop sells an estimated 17.32 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than all other electricity providers.

The 1,930.02 megawatt hours consumed in Millerdale Colony CDP must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 123rd highest polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 245,333.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 280th largest amount in South Dakota.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Millerdale Colony CDP

Millerdale Colony CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.147/kWh$0.131/kWh$237.08/mo.$200.10/mo.
480th14.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Millerdale Colony CDP
473rd$232.57Average residential monthly electricity bill for Millerdale Colony CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Millerdale Colony CDP, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dakota Energy CoopBUNDLED14.66232.5762,3259,137,200

Hand County, South Dakota Details

Energy Loss

Hand County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 3.10% of their energy lost per year. The United States average is 2.76%, resulting in Hand County receiving a rank of 454th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Hand County, South Dakota

Providers In Each City in Hand County:

  • Miller, South Dakota:
    • Miller, South Dakota Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Orient, South Dakota:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
  • Ree Heights, South Dakota:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
  • St. Lawrence, South Dakota:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

By total revenue, Dakota Energy Coop is the largest electricity supplier in Hand County, South Dakota.

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

There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Hand County, South Dakota.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dakota Energy Coop1,436
2Miller, South Dakota Electric Utility942

Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-09-24