Lake County, SD: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

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Lake County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

On average, Lake County residents are accountable for 2,392.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, making them the 2451st highest polluting county based on per capita emissions.

Lake County is the 2518th worst pollution level from electricity use out of 3230 counties in the US, releasing 27,174,117.48 kilograms of CO2 gases.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Lake County is 13.07 cents. This is roughly 18.95% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

When calculating by customer count, Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in Lake County.

No electricity generation takes place in Lake County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from outside of their borders.

Residents in Lake County experience an average of 1.34 outages lasting 122.74 minutes per year, compared to the US averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes per outage.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    167,288 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.73 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    27,174,117 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,392.51 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Madison

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Madison Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

11.08¢ per kWh

  • 6.06% higher than last month
  • 2.06% higher than April last year
  • 13.72% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 34.49% lower than the US average
  • 109th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 38 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 120 since April last year
  • 2,242nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 575 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 984 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.45¢ per kWh

  • 0.16% higher than last month
  • 1.23% higher than April last year
  • 8.1% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 29% lower than the US average
  • 138th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 43 since April last year
  • 3,061st in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 101 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 327 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$126.68 per month

  • 7.5% lower than last month
  • 11.35% lower than April last year
  • 9.7% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 12.36% higher than the US average
  • 282nd in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 38 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 84 since April last year
  • 25,441st in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,516 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,147 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$117.85 per month

  • 1.13% lower than last month
  • 4.12% lower than April last year
  • 3.89% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 13.4% lower than the US average
  • 262nd in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since April last year
  • 9,223rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 708 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,414 since April last year

Madison, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 11.45 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Madison, which is 8.10% below the average state price of 12.46 cents and 29.00% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Madison SD Utilities. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $117.85 per month, while the state average is $123.63. Patrons in the city have a 4.68% markdown compared to the rest of the state.

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 15,283,347.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 2,392.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 312th 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 July and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.096/kWh$167.83/mo.$92.41/mo.
138th11.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Madison
262nd$117.85Average 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 UtilitiesBUNDLED11.36117.434,6603,936,000
Sioux Valley EnergyBUNDLED12.29153.29328,456.4640,355,332

Lake Madison CDP, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.36 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Lake Madison CDP, which is 0.75% below the average state price of 12.46 cents and 23.33% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Sioux Valley Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. With a population of 856 residents, the city is the 95th largest city by population in the state.

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 2,047,987.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 2,392.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 33rd 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 October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.098/kWh$197.50/mo.$124.93/mo.
280th12.36¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lake Madison CDP
394th$153.25Average 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 ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Sioux Valley EnergyBUNDLED12.29153.29328,456.4640,355,332

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Ramona, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.82 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Ramona, which is 10.98% above the average state price of 12.46 cents and 14.27% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. With a population of 274 residents, the city is the 213th largest city by population in the state.

All of the electricity sold in Ramona has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 655,547.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 2,392.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 312th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ramona

Ramona residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.153/kWh$0.102/kWh$155.63/mo.$67.62/mo.
416th13.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ramona
86th$107.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ramona Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ramona, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED13.90106.25832,183.85115,656,237
Sioux Valley EnergyBUNDLED12.29153.29328,456.4640,355,332

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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 3.27%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Sioux Valley Energy, Madison SD Utilities, and Southeastern Electric Coop. The national average is 2.87%, resulting in Lake County having a rank of 462nd best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Lake County:

  • Brant Lake, South Dakota:
    • Sioux Valley Energy: 100.00%
  • Madison, South Dakota:
    • Madison SD Utilities: 98.81%
    • Sioux Valley Energy: 1.19%
  • Nunda, South Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Ramona, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 98.46%
    • Sioux Valley Energy: 1.54%
  • Wentworth, South Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 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 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 Company143,614
2Sioux Valley Energy5,484
3Madison SD Utilities3,300
4Southeastern Electric Coop184

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.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-07-26