Hand County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Hand County, SD is $236.02
- The average electricity rate in Hand County, SD is 15.91¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Hand County, SD
The average residential electric bill in Hand County, SD is $236.02 per month. Hand County, SD is the 59th most expensive county in South Dakota for electricity.
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Hand County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
The average monthly residential electric bill in Hand County totals $236.02. In contrast, the South Dakota average bill is $131.05
Hand County had a 144.93% rise over the last year in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation.
Hand County consumes only 4.82% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the excess 95.18%.
Hand County emits 0 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2928th highest polluting county in the nation by per capita emissions.
Hand County is 53rd in the country out of 3221 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at 312.25 megawatt hours per person a year.
Dakota Energy Coop is the largest electricity supplier in Hand County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
46,033 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
955,790 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
955,790 MWh
Production per Capita
312.25 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Miller
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Miller Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
11¢ per kWh
- 3.7% lower than last month
- 10.07% higher than November last year
- 18.23% lower than the South Dakota average
- 35.41% lower than the US average
- 74th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 49 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 38 since November last year
- 1,487th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,249 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 435 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.82¢ per kWh
- 0.78% higher than last month
- 7.65% higher than November last year
- 16.3% lower than the South Dakota average
- 34.4% lower than the US average
- 25th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 922nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 18 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 86 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$114.61 per month
- 5.9% higher than last month
- 3.53% higher than November last year
- 1.49% lower than the South Dakota average
- 3.06% lower than the US average
- 301st in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 45 since November last year
- 13,932nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,536 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 348 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$125.17 per month
- 0.26% higher than last month
- 2.99% higher than November last year
- 0.35% higher than the South Dakota average
- 12% lower than the US average
- 288th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 60 since November last year
- 10,343rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 23 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 818 since November last year
Miller, SD Electricity Overview
Miller averages a residential electricity price of 10.82 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 17.36% less than South Dakota's average price of 13.09 cents. Miller, South Dakota Electric Utility has an estimated 428 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $146.54, while the Miller average is 14.59% lower at $125.17 per month.
The 20,121.77 megawatt hours consumed in Miller must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 1,916.35 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 12th highest polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 2,564,069.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 60th largest amount in South Dakota.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Miller
Miller residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Miller, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller, South Dakota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 10.78 | 127.69 | 11,430.15 | 1,231,702.15 |
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St. Lawrence, SD Electricity Overview
St. Lawrence averages a residential electricity price of 12.67 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 3.23% less than South Dakota's average price of 13.09 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $111.85 per month. Wind turbines generate an average of 5,064.06 megawatt hours per person living in the city, which ranks the city at highest in South Dakota out of 488 cities
St. Lawrence has the 2nd highest number of power producing plants of any city in South Dakota, with one total power plant. Approximately 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the city from electricity consumption, making them the 425th highest polluter in South Dakota out of 488 cities. Total emissions in the city are 0 kilograms, which is the 425th worst total amount of pollution for a city in South Dakota. For the purpose of electricity generation, St. Lawrence's primary fuel is Wind, making up 100.00%, or 876,082 megawatt hours of generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Lawrence, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 12.62 | 116.26 | 569,790 | 71,884,000 |
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Ree Heights, SD Electricity Overview
Ree Heights averages a residential electricity price of 12.67 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 3.23% less than South Dakota's average price of 13.09 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $111.85 per month, while the US average is $146.54.
The 691.78 megawatt hours consumed in Ree Heights must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 1,916.35 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 266th highest polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 88,151.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 358th largest amount in South Dakota.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ree Heights
Ree Heights residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ree Heights, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 12.62 | 116.26 | 569,790 | 71,884,000 |
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Hand County, South Dakota Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Hand County, South Dakota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sweetland Wind Farm, LLCSweetland Wind Farm, LLC (100.00%) | St. Lawrence | SD | Wind | 876,082 | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Rolling Thunder Wind Farm HybridBP PLC (100.00%) | Hand County | SD | Wind | 79,708 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
Hand County, South Dakota Production Fuel Makeup
Hand County has the 7th most electricity plants of any county in the state, with 2 total plants. For every citizen in the county there are 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity use. This ranks them 54th highest in South Dakota out of 66 counties for emissions from electricity consumption per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions of the county from electricity consumption is 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 54th highest in South Dakota and 2928th in the US. Hand County's fuel of choice is Wind, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from this fuel.
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
How many electric companies offer service in Hand County, South Dakota?
Hand County, South Dakota is home to 3 electricity providers offering service in the area.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Hand County, South Dakota?
The largest electricity company in Hand County, South Dakota by total revenue is Dakota Energy Coop.
Which electricity companies offer service in Hand County, South Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 1,911 |
| 2 | Dakota Energy Coop | 1,556 |
| 3 | Miller, South Dakota Electric Utility | 1,018 |
How many power plants are within Hand County, South Dakota?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in Hand County, South Dakota
