Electric Rates & Providers in Burke County, ND

Burke County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Burke County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

Burke County citizens are accountable for 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, while the national average emissions per person is 4,114.63.

Burke County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 40.07% lower than the national average price, at 9.66 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.

Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 100.00%, or 748,921 megawatt hours, of Burke County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 5th in the state for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuel types.

The use of renewable fuel types for electricity generation has fallen by 9.84% in the county during the last year.

Burke County generates 815.97% more than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the excess.

Burke County has the 637th highest total electricity generation of all 3230 counties in the country, generating 748,921 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    81,763 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    37.56 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    748,921 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    748,921 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    344.02 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Bowbells

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Bowbells Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

10.2¢ per kWh

  • 7.35% higher than last month
  • 17.23% higher than April last year
  • 9.96% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 39.66% lower than the US average
  • 149th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 23 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 67 since April last year
  • 872nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 354 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 530 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

10.05¢ per kWh

  • 1.26% higher than last month
  • 1.92% higher than April last year
  • 10.29% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 37.68% lower than the US average
  • 38th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since April last year
  • 619th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 48 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 87 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$101.9 per month

  • 14.59% lower than last month
  • 3.01% higher than April last year
  • 1.5% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 9.62% lower than the US average
  • 162nd in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 99 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 69 since April last year
  • 11,935th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5,109 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 99 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$112.15 per month

  • 0.22% higher than last month
  • 3.67% lower than April last year
  • 3.03% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 17.59% lower than the US average
  • 121st in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 18 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 31 since April last year
  • 6,507th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 30 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,075 since April last year

Bowbells, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, Bowbells' residents spend 10.05 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 38th out of 406 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $116.17, while the Bowbells average is 3.47% below at $112.15 per month. This ranks the city 121st in the state for average monthly bill amount. Montana Dakota Utilities has an estimated 2 total residential customers, more than any other provider who operates in the city.

Bowbells emits 23,531.59 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 44th highest polluting city out of 406 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 7,177,135.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 136th highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bowbells

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.115/kWh$0.078/kWh$146.09/mo.$73.94/mo.
38th10.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bowbells
121st$112.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bowbells Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bowbells, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Burke Divide Electric CooperativeBUNDLED8.54133.3340,195.243,431,822.89
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.3290.99764,13586,465,000

Powers Lake, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, Powers Lake's residents spend 9.23 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 4th out of 406 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $116.17, while the Powers Lake average is 6.26% below at $108.9 per month. This ranks the city 72nd in the state for average monthly bill amount. Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative has an estimated 6 total residential customers, more than any other provider who operates in the city.

Powers Lake emits 23,531.59 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 44th highest polluting city out of 406 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 6,871,224.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 142nd highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Powers Lake

Powers Lake residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.107/kWh$0.060/kWh$149.39/mo.$72.87/mo.
4th9.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Powers Lake
72nd$108.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Powers Lake Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Powers Lake, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Burke Divide Electric CooperativeBUNDLED8.54133.3340,195.243,431,822.89
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.3290.99764,13586,465,000
Mountrail Williams Electric CooperativeBUNDLED7.24102.49191,685.8513,886,396

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Lignite, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, Lignite's residents spend 10.05 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 38th out of 406 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $116.17, while the Lignite average is 3.47% below at $112.15 per month. This ranks the city 121st in the state for average monthly bill amount. Montana Dakota Utilities has an estimated 0 total residential customers, more than any other provider who operates in the city.

Lignite emits 23,531.59 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 261st highest polluting city out of 406 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 4,706,318.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 179th highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lignite

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.115/kWh$0.078/kWh$146.09/mo.$73.94/mo.
38th10.05¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lignite
121st$112.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lignite Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lignite, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Burke Divide Electric CooperativeBUNDLED8.54133.3340,195.243,431,822.89
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.3290.99764,13586,465,000

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Electricity Production in Burke County, North Dakota

Power Plants in Burke County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Burke Wind, LLCBurke Wind LLC (100.00%)
Burke County ND Wind 748,921

Burke County, North Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Burke County emits 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the county from electricity use, which makes it the 48th highest polluting county out of 53 counties in North Dakota. This adds up to total emissions of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the county the 2929th highest for total pollution in the country. Wind makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in Burke County. Burke County is home to one electricity generation plant.

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Burke County, North Dakota Net Metering

Of the 3 electric providers in Burke County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. At the state level, North Dakota has highly restricted net metering and feed in tariff legislation.

Energy Loss

Burke County has 3 companies who are reporting energy loss from their electricity grid. The average energy loss for these companies is 4.90%. The US average for energy loss is 2.87% and the North Dakota average is 1.13%, resulting in a rank of 1722nd best in the US and a state rank of 36th best out of 3230 and 53 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Burke County:

  • Bowbells, North Dakota:
    • Burke Divide Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 50.00%
  • Columbus, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 50.00%
    • Burke Divide Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Flaxton, North Dakota:
    • Burke Divide Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 50.00%
  • Lignite, North Dakota:
    • Burke Divide Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 50.00%
  • Portal, North Dakota:
    • Burke Divide Electric Cooperative: 50.05%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 49.95%
  • Powers Lake, North Dakota:
    • Burke Divide Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Burke County, North Dakota?

The largest electricity provider in Burke County, North Dakota by megawatt hours sold is Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative.

How many electric companies offer service in Burke County, North Dakota?

There are 3 electricity companies serving customers in Burke County, North Dakota.

How many power plants are located in Burke County, North Dakota?

Burke County, North Dakota is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Burke County, North Dakota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Montana Dakota Utilities2,837
2Burke Divide Electric Cooperative1,401
3Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative901

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-06-26