Lake County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lake County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

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

Lake County is ranked as the 2342nd largest consumer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the nation with 165,457.85 megawatt hours being consumed by residents living there.

Lake County released 21,032,107.14 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 14th highest polluting county out of 66 counties in South Dakota.

The largest electricity supplier in Lake County by total customers is Northern States Power Company.

At an average residential rate of 12.58 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Lake County enjoy a 13.01% discount from the national average.

During the past year, Lake County had a 16.39% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    165,458 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.96 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    21,032,107 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,901.81 kg

Madison, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.23 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Madison, which is 0.66% above the average state price of 12.15 cents and 15.45% below the nationwide average of 14.46 cents. Selling an estimated 87,352.58 megawatt hours, Madison SD Utilities is the largest electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $116.34 per month, while the state average is $125.87. Consumers in the city have a 7.57% markdown compared to other citizens of South Dakota.

All of the electricity sold in Madison has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 11,774,100.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 123rd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Madison

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.136/kWh$0.109/kWh$161.66/mo.$83.39/mo.
272nd12.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Madison
226th$116.34Average residential monthly electricity bill for Madison Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Madison, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Madison SD UtilitiesBUNDLED11.31128.5737,7494,268,000
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED13.14103.75822,032107,987,591
Sioux Valley EnergyBUNDLED12.07158.28328,63439,666,269

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Lake Madison CDP, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.60 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Lake Madison CDP, which is 3.77% above the average state price of 12.15 cents and 12.84% below the nationwide average of 14.46 cents. With an estimated 150 total residential customers, Northern States Power Company is the largest vendor in the city. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $131.01 per month, while the South Dakota average is $125.87. Consumers in the city have a 4.09% markup compared to other citizens of South Dakota.

All of the electricity sold in Lake Madison CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 1,576,599.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 6th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Madison CDP

Lake Madison CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.135/kWh$0.106/kWh$162.20/mo.$98.07/mo.
317th12.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lake Madison CDP
333rd$131.01Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lake Madison CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lake Madison CDP, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED13.14103.75822,032107,987,591
Sioux Valley EnergyBUNDLED12.07158.28328,63439,666,269

Chester CDP, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.60 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Chester CDP, which is 3.77% above the average state price of 12.15 cents and 12.84% below the nationwide average of 14.46 cents. With an estimated 13 total residential customers, Northern States Power Company is the largest vendor in the city. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $131.01 per month, while the South Dakota average is $125.87. Consumers in the city have a 4.09% markup compared to other citizens of South Dakota.

All of the electricity sold in Chester CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 488,764.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 123rd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chester CDP

Chester CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.135/kWh$0.106/kWh$162.20/mo.$98.07/mo.
317th12.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chester CDP
333rd$131.01Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chester CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chester CDP, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED13.14103.75822,032107,987,591
Sioux Valley EnergyBUNDLED12.07158.28328,63439,666,269

Lake County, South Dakota Details

Lake County, South Dakota Net Metering

About 50.00% of the electric companies in Lake County offer net metering to their consumers. The state has poor net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for providers in Lake County is 2.14%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Sioux Valley Energy, Madison SD Utilities, and Southeastern Electric Coop. The national average is 2.76%, resulting in Lake County having a rank of 155th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Lake County:

  • Brant Lake, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • Sioux Valley Energy: 50.00%
  • Madison, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%
    • Madison SD Utilities: 49.41%
    • Sioux Valley Energy: 0.59%
  • Nunda, South Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 49.90%
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.10%
  • Ramona, South Dakota:
    • Sioux Valley Energy: 1.52%
    • Northern States Power Company: 98.48%
  • Wentworth, South Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.00%

* 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 Lake County, South Dakota?

By total customer count, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Lake County, South Dakota.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern States Power Company9,498
2Sioux Valley Energy5,197
3Madison SD Utilities3,213
4Southeastern Electric Coop169

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

Lake County, South Dakota is home to 4 electricity companies operating in the area.

Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-10-18