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 18.04% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.

Lincoln County is ranked as the 721st highest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the US with 1,052,473.01 megawatt hours being consumed by residents who live there.

Lincoln County has the 1726th highest total electricity production out of 3230 counties in the nation, producing 18,995 megawatt hours.

Usage of non-renewable fuel types has increased by 7.57% in Lincoln County power generating plants.

The nationwide average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.01 cents, while residents of Lincoln County benefit from an average rate that is 20.39% below that at 12.74 cents per kilowatt hour.

Lincoln County is the 3rd largest county by population in South Dakota, with 70,987 residents residing within its borders.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,052,473 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.83 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    18,995 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    18,995 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.27 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    187,548,516 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,642.01 kg

Recent Energy News in Harrisburg

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Harrisburg Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

12.04¢ per kWh

  • 4.74% lower than last month
  • 12.6% lower than January last year
  • 8.49% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 22.91% lower than the US average
  • 296th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 32 since January last year
  • 7,026th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 222 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,106 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

13.38¢ per kWh

  • 1.07% lower than last month
  • 3.8% higher than January last year
  • 9.59% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 21.15% lower than the US average
  • 295th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 31 since January last year
  • 7,215th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 301 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,204 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$122.74 per month

  • 14.59% higher than last month
  • 10.88% lower than January last year
  • 18.47% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 18.7% lower than the US average
  • 157th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 51 since January last year
  • 5,429th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 57 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,993 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$115.24 per month

  • 1.07% lower than last month
  • 1.76% higher than January last year
  • 6.33% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 13.13% lower than the US average
  • 196th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 97 since January last year
  • 6,891st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,135 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 196 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

10¢ per kWh

  • 4.38% lower than last month
  • 4.88% lower than January last year
  • 3.09% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 24.99% lower than the US average
  • 100th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 140 since January last year
  • 6,919th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 107 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 283 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

10.63¢ per kWh

  • 0.4% lower than last month
  • 0.78% higher than January last year
  • 0.84% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 24.89% lower than the US average
  • 100th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 6,909th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 58 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 787 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$631.82 per month

  • 1.92% higher than last month
  • 7.84% lower than January last year
  • 16.04% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 61.23% lower than the US average
  • 285th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 15,160th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,091 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,694 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$673.7 per month

  • 0.66% lower than last month
  • 0.63% higher than January last year
  • 29.3% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 58.84% lower than the US average
  • 285th in the state out of 362 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 16,506th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 47 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 200 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

8.1¢ per kWh

  • 5.05% lower than last month
  • 1.93% lower than January last year
  • 20.47% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 17.53% lower than the US average
  • 175th in the state out of 318 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 23 since January last year
  • 13,402nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 271 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 443 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.35¢ per kWh

  • 0.16% lower than last month
  • 2.99% lower than January last year
  • 5.36% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 18.34% lower than the US average
  • 179th in the state out of 318 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since January last year
  • 14,071st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 344 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,575 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$68,599.03 per month

  • 12.3% lower than last month
  • 6.64% higher than January last year
  • 38.37% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 103.48% higher than the US average
  • 247th in the state out of 318 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 23,376th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 300 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 560 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$84,458.03 per month

  • 0.42% higher than last month
  • 0.71% higher than January last year
  • 57.16% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 146.87% higher than the US average
  • 247th in the state out of 318 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 23,663rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 32 since January last year

Harrisburg, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.38 cents per kilowatt hour for Harrisburg, which is 9.32% more than the average South Dakota rate of 12.24 cents. Northern States Power Company has an estimated 65 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $125.43, while the Harrisburg average is 8.12% below at $115.24 per month. This is the 205th 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 2,526.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 16,786,101.5 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 September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.103/kWh$153.52/mo.$77.38/mo.
406th13.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Harrisburg
205th$115.24Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED13.95108.89844,111.43117,753,808
Southeastern Electric CoopBUNDLED11.39137.46278,974.5731,767,113

Tea, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.94 cents per kilowatt hour for Tea, which is 5.74% more than the average South Dakota rate of 12.24 cents. Northern States Power Company has an estimated 58 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $125.43, while the Tea average is 4.23% below at $120.12 per month. This is the 256th 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 2,526.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 13,982,102.6 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$151.99/mo.$85.79/mo.
355th12.94¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tea
256th$120.12Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED13.95108.89844,111.43117,753,808
Southeastern Electric CoopBUNDLED11.39137.46278,974.5731,767,113

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Canton, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.77 cents per kilowatt hour for Canton, which is 12.54% more than the average South Dakota rate of 12.24 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 $125.43, while the Canton average is 11.62% below at $110.85 per month. This is the 129th 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 2,526.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 7,714,786.15 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 October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.103/kWh$154.90/mo.$69.82/mo.
445th13.77¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Canton
129th$110.85Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED13.95108.89844,111.43117,753,808
Southeastern Electric CoopBUNDLED11.39137.46278,974.5731,767,113

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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 18,99511,462,870.16603.47

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 2,642.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 2364th worst in the country out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 187,548,516.22 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 159th 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:
    • Northern States Power Company: 93.13%
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 6.87%
  • Fairview, South Dakota:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 50.11%
    • Northern States Power Company: 49.89%
  • Harrisburg, South Dakota:
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 22.23%
    • Northern States Power Company: 77.77%
  • Hudson, South Dakota:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 49.89%
    • Northern States Power Company: 50.11%
  • Lennox, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 93.29%
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 6.71%
  • Tea, South Dakota:
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 39.31%
    • Northern States Power Company: 60.69%
  • Worthing, South Dakota:
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 12.98%
    • Northern States Power Company: 87.02%

* 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 Company9,783
2Southeastern Electric Coop4,617

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-04-09