Lawrence County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lawrence County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

Lawrence County has a population of 25,768 residents.

Lawrence County is ranked as the 1505th largest consumer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the country with over 300,000 megawatt hours being used by citizens for their electricity needs.

Lawrence County generates 0.12 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Lawrence County the 1381st highest ranking county out of 3221 counties for renewable generation per capita in the country.

Lawrence County produces 0.82% of their needed electricity and must import the remaining 99.18% from other counties.

As the 1844th largest producer of electricity of all 3221 counties in the nation, Lawrence County generates 3,151 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.

Consumers in Lawrence County pay $133.81 per month for residential electricity, compared to the state average bill of $125.87.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    385,525 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.96 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,151 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,151 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.12 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    48,605,280 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,886.27 kg

Spearfish, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.95 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Spearfish, which is 14.81% more than South Dakota's average rate of 12.15 cents and 3.57% less than the US average of 14.46 cents. The South Dakota average monthly residential electricity bill is $125.87, while the Spearfish average is 2.14% lower at $123.18 per month. This ranks the city 306th in the state for average monthly bill amount. With an estimated 572 residential customers, Black Hills Energy is the largest supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Spearfish averages 1,868.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 22,788,220.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 10th worst in South Dakota for total pollution. The city is home to one power producing plant. Spearfish's power plants most often use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Spearfish

Spearfish residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.254/kWh$0.123/kWh$256.27/mo.$82.39/mo.
460th13.95¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Spearfish
306th$123.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Spearfish Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Spearfish, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills EnergyBUNDLED13.90108.65549,96476,426,824
Butte Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.01144.0666,179.029,274,783.57

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Lead, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.90 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Lead, which is 14.41% more than South Dakota's average rate of 12.15 cents and 3.90% less than the US average of 14.46 cents. Black Hills Energy sells an estimated 2,499.42 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $108.65 per month, while the South Dakota average is $125.87.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Lead averages 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 5,671,194.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 30th worst in South Dakota for total pollution. The electricity used in Lead has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lead

Lead residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.254/kWh$0.123/kWh$256.27/mo.$82.39/mo.
434th13.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lead
76th$108.65Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lead Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lead, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills EnergyBUNDLED13.90108.65549,96476,426,824

North Spearfish CDP, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.93 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of North Spearfish CDP, which is 14.72% more than South Dakota's average rate of 12.15 cents and 3.64% less than the US average of 14.46 cents. Black Hills Energy sells an estimated 3,555 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $119.93 per month, while the South Dakota average is $125.87.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. North Spearfish CDP averages 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 4,499,680.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 37th worst in South Dakota for total pollution. The electricity used in North Spearfish CDP has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North Spearfish CDP

North Spearfish CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.254/kWh$0.123/kWh$256.27/mo.$82.39/mo.
458th13.93¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of North Spearfish CDP
261st$119.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for North Spearfish CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in North Spearfish CDP, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills EnergyBUNDLED13.90108.65549,96476,426,824
Butte Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.01144.0666,179.029,274,783.57

Electricity Production in Lawrence County, South Dakota

Power Plants in Lawrence County, South Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Spearfish HydroCity of Spearfish (100.00%)
Spearfish SD Conventional Hydroelectric 3,151

Lawrence County, South Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Lawrence County averages 1,886.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 2590th worst in the United States out of 3221 counties for emissions efficiency. A total of 48,605,279.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county per year. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel in Lawrence County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Lawrence County is home to one power plant.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
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Conventional Hydroelectric
100.00%

Lawrence County, South Dakota Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Lawrence County providing electricity. Of those 3, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their consumers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state of South Dakota has poor state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

Lawrence County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 5.32% of their energy lost per year. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.76%, Lawrence County is ranked as the 2153rd best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Lawrence County:

  • Central City, South Dakota:
    • Black Hills Energy: 100.00%
  • Deadwood, South Dakota:
    • Black Hills Energy: 100.00%
  • Lead, South Dakota:
    • Black Hills Energy: 100.00%
  • Spearfish, South Dakota:
    • Black Hills Energy: 58.98%
    • Butte Electric Cooperative: 41.02%
  • Whitewood, South Dakota:
    • Black Hills 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 Lawrence County, South Dakota?

Lawrence County, South Dakota has 3 electricity companies operating in the area.

How many power plants are located in Lawrence County, South Dakota?

There is one active electricity plant in Lawrence County, South Dakota

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Lawrence County, South Dakota?

The largest electricity supplier in Lawrence County, South Dakota by megawatt hours sold is Black Hills Energy.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Black Hills Energy19,725
2Butte Electric Cooperative870
3Black Hills Electric Cooperative604

Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2022-10-24