Lincoln County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lincoln County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

In the last 12 months, Lincoln County had a 3.25% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.

Lincoln County is ranked as the 771st highest electricity consuming county out of 3221 counties in the US with 948,184.19 megawatt hours being consumed by residents who live there.

Lincoln County uses non-renewable fuel types to produce 0.28 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 873rd highest county in the US for non-renewable production per capita.

Lincoln County has the 1682nd highest total electricity generation out of 3221 counties in the nation, generating 17,657.88 megawatt hours.

Lincoln County produces 1.86% of their required electricity and must import the remaining 98.14% from other counties.

Lincoln County is the 1730th highest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3221 counties in the US, with a population of 63,233 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 17,657.88.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    948,184 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    17,658 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    17,658 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.28 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    128,486,711 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,031.96 kg

Harrisburg, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.94 cents per kilowatt hour for Harrisburg, which is 6.21% more than the average South Dakota rate of 12.19 cents. Northern States Power Company has an estimated 63 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $128.35, while the Harrisburg average is 11.73% below at $113.3 per month. This is the 127th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in South Dakota.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Harrisburg averages 1,893.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 12,582,224.75 kilograms, which is the 16th highest total amount of pollution for a city in South Dakota. All of the electricity sold in Harrisburg has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Harrisburg

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.103/kWh$152.34/mo.$77.38/mo.
333rd12.94¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Harrisburg
127th$113.3Average residential monthly electricity bill for Harrisburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Harrisburg, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED13.42106.01831,936111,635,412
Southeastern Electric CoopBUNDLED11.28138.77272,80130,775,149

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Tea, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.58 cents per kilowatt hour for Tea, which is 3.21% more than the average South Dakota rate of 12.19 cents. Northern States Power Company has an estimated 56 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $128.35, while the Tea average is 7.37% below at $118.89 per month. This is the 221st lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in South Dakota.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Tea averages 1,893.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 10,480,453.57 kilograms, which is the 19th highest total amount of pollution for a city in South Dakota. All of the electricity sold in Tea has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tea

Tea residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.139/kWh$0.104/kWh$151.02/mo.$85.79/mo.
313th12.58¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tea
221st$118.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tea Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tea, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED13.42106.01831,936111,635,412
Southeastern Electric CoopBUNDLED11.28138.77272,80130,775,149

Canton, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour for Canton, which is 8.90% more than the average South Dakota rate of 12.19 cents. Northern States Power Company has an estimated 54 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $128.35, while the Canton average is 15.65% below at $108.26 per month. This is the 50th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in South Dakota.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Canton averages 1,893.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 5,782,710.97 kilograms, which is the 28th highest total amount of pollution for a city in South Dakota. All of the electricity sold in Canton has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Canton

Canton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.103/kWh$153.53/mo.$69.82/mo.
375th13.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Canton
50th$108.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Canton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Canton, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED13.42106.01831,936111,635,412
Southeastern Electric CoopBUNDLED11.28138.77272,80130,775,149

Electricity Production in Lincoln County, South Dakota

Power Plants in Lincoln County, South Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
POET Biorefining - HudsonPOET Biorefining - Hudson (100.00%)
Lincoln County SD Natural Gas 17,657.8810,985,542.4622.13

Lincoln 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. Lincoln County averages 2,031.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 2522nd worst in the country out of 3221 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 128,486,711.44 kilograms, the county ranks 4th highest in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. The county is home to one power generation plant. Lincoln County's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source.

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Lincoln County, South Dakota Net Metering

Lincoln County has 1 out of 2 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Many net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and South Dakota has bad regulations for consumers interested in installing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Lincoln County is about 2.10% of the total electricity transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The national average is 2.45%, meaning Lincoln County ranks 109th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Lincoln County, South Dakota

Providers In Each City in Lincoln County:

  • Canton, South Dakota:
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 6.87%
    • Northern States Power Company: 93.13%
  • Fairview, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Harrisburg, South Dakota:
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 22.23%
    • Northern States Power Company: 77.77%
  • Hudson, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Lennox, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 93.29%
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 6.71%
  • Tea, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 60.69%
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 39.31%
  • Worthing, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 87.02%
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 12.98%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lincoln County, South Dakota?

The largest electricity supplier in Lincoln County, South Dakota by megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.

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

There are 2 electricity companies operating in Lincoln County, South Dakota.

How many power plants are within Lincoln County, South Dakota?

There is one power plant in Lincoln County, South Dakota

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern States Power Company9,531
2Southeastern Electric Coop4,413

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-10-24