Electric Rates & Providers in Lincoln County, SD

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 12.27% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.

Lincoln County ranks 3rd out of 66 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its citizens consuming over 1,000,000 megawatt hours.

Over the last 12 months, there has been a 7.80% drop in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production in Lincoln County.

Lincoln County customers have an average monthly residential electric bill of $119.78, which is 3.12% lower than the South Dakota average bill of $123.63.

Lincoln County generates 0.25 megawatt hours per capita per year, making it the 23 highest county out of 66 counties for production per capita in the state.

Roughly 100.00% of Lincoln County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuel sources, making it the 8th highest county in the state out of 66 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable sources.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,045,542 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.73 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    17,514 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    17,514 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.25 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    177,561,259 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,501.32 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Harrisburg

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Harrisburg Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

13.41¢ per kWh

  • 4.9% higher than last month
  • 0.85% lower than April last year
  • 4.4% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 20.73% lower than the US average
  • 297th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 137 since April last year
  • 7,387th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 892 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,510 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.27¢ per kWh

  • 0.07% lower than last month
  • 2.01% higher than April last year
  • 6.54% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 17.7% lower than the US average
  • 342nd in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since April last year
  • 8,749th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 79 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 66 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$95.34 per month

  • 5.3% lower than last month
  • 4.29% lower than April last year
  • 17.45% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 15.44% lower than the US average
  • 100th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 61 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 43 since April last year
  • 8,054th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 285 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,070 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$114.55 per month

  • 0.31% lower than last month
  • 2.39% lower than April last year
  • 6.57% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 15.82% lower than the US average
  • 226th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
  • 7,632nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,039 since April last year

Harrisburg, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour for Harrisburg, which is 6.54% more than the average South Dakota rate of 12.46 cents. Selling an estimated 14,562.38 megawatt hours each year, Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Harrisburg average is 17.00% lower at $114.55 per month.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Harrisburg averages 2,392.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 15,898,222.45 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 August and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.104/kWh$152.94/mo.$80.56/mo.
342nd13.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Harrisburg
226th$114.55Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED13.90106.25832,183.85115,656,237
Southeastern Electric CoopBUNDLED11.73135.02269,376.9631,587,086

Tea, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.54 cents per kilowatt hour for Tea, which is 0.72% more than the average South Dakota rate of 12.46 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city has an average of 0.95 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 114.46 minutes. In contrast, the national average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes each outage.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Tea averages 2,392.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 13,242,537.44 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 May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.101/kWh$163.70/mo.$98.33/mo.
300th12.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tea
317th$124.87Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED13.90106.25832,183.85115,656,237
Southeastern Electric CoopBUNDLED11.73135.02269,376.9631,587,086

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Canton, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.70 cents per kilowatt hour for Canton, which is 9.96% more than the average South Dakota rate of 12.46 cents. Selling an estimated 16,155.13 megawatt hours each year, Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Canton average is 21.40% lower at $108.49 per month.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Canton averages 2,392.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 7,306,722.55 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 August and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.103/kWh$154.85/mo.$70.09/mo.
375th13.70¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Canton
93rd$108.49Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED13.90106.25832,183.85115,656,237
Southeastern Electric CoopBUNDLED11.73135.02269,376.9631,587,086

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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 17,51410,569,180.58603.47

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 2,501.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 2407th worst in the country out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 177,561,258.7 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 2.08% of the total electricity transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The national average is 2.87%, meaning Lincoln County ranks 145th 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: 7.44%
    • Northern States Power Company: 92.56%
  • Fairview, South Dakota:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Harrisburg, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 71.31%
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 28.69%
  • Hudson, South Dakota:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Lennox, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 92.80%
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 7.20%
  • Tea, South Dakota:
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 64.77%
    • Northern States Power Company: 35.23%
  • Worthing, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 85.09%
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 14.91%

* 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 Company142,497
2Southeastern Electric Coop4,674

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-07-26