Electric Rates & Providers in Union County, SD

Union County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Union County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

At an average residential rate of 11.71 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Union County enjoy a 26.87% discount from the national average rate.

Union County has a population of 16,424 residents.

Southeastern Electric Coop is the largest electricity provider in Union County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Union County ranks 13th out of 66 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens consuming 243,188.1 megawatt hours.

No electricity production takes place in Union County.

Residents in Union County pay $178.3 per month for residential electricity, compared to the national average of $137.21.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    243,188 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.81 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    36,791,705 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,240.12 kg

Dakota Dunes CDP, SD Electricity Overview

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Dakota Dunes CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 8.21 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Dakota and national average prices of 12.25 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The state average monthly residential power bill is $125.87, while the Dakota Dunes CDP average is 17.48% lower at $103.86 per month. This ranks the city 35th in the state for average monthly bill total.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Dakota Dunes CDP averages 2,240.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 8,261,556.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 21st highest for total emissions in South Dakota. The electricity used in Dakota Dunes CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dakota Dunes CDP

Dakota Dunes CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.334/kWh$0.042/kWh$221.38/mo.$4.97/mo.
1st8.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dakota Dunes CDP
35th$103.86Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dakota Dunes CDP Residents

North Sioux City, SD Electricity Overview

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North Sioux City has an average residential electricity rate of 8.21 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Dakota and national average prices of 12.25 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The state average monthly residential power bill is $125.87, while the North Sioux City average is 17.48% lower at $103.86 per month. This ranks the city 35th in the state for average monthly bill total.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. North Sioux City averages 2,240.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 6,621,790.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 30th highest for total emissions in South Dakota. The electricity used in North Sioux City has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North Sioux City

North Sioux City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.334/kWh$0.042/kWh$221.38/mo.$4.97/mo.
1st8.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of North Sioux City
35th$103.86Average residential monthly electricity bill for North Sioux City Residents

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Elk Point, SD Electricity Overview

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Elk Point has an average residential electricity rate of 10.95 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Dakota and national average prices of 12.25 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Elk Point, South Dakota Electric Utility has an estimated 1,014 residential customers, more than any other provider in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Elk Point averages 2,240.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 5,035,786.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 40th highest for total emissions in South Dakota. The electricity used in Elk Point has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elk Point

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.136/kWh$0.109/kWh$200.08/mo.$123.94/mo.
86th10.95¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Elk Point
320th$126.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Elk Point Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Elk Point, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Elk Point, South Dakota Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.5698.639,250.4976,484.64
Union County CooperativeBUNDLED12.06204.5427,590.513,328,203.13

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Union County, South Dakota Details

Union County, South Dakota Net Metering

Union County has 2 out of 5 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state of South Dakota has poor state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Union County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 2.08% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Union County a rank of 159th best in the country out of 3230.

Providers In Each City in Union County:

  • Alcester, South Dakota:
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 64.69%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 35.31%
  • Elk Point, South Dakota:
    • Elk Point, South Dakota Electric Utility: 74.09%
    • Union County Cooperative: 25.91%
  • Jefferson, South Dakota:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • North Sioux City, South Dakota:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

By total customer count, Union County Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Union County, South Dakota.

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

Union County, South Dakota is home to 5 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Union County, South Dakota?

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-03-21