Dickey County, ND: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Dickey County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Dickey County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

Dickey County generates 269.04 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Dickey County the 45th highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable production per capita in the country.

Dickey County emits 0 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 23,531.59.

Dickey County averages 269.04 megawatt hours generated from wind per person, which is 41st highest county out of 3230 counties in the United States.

Dickey County is the 2913th largest county in the US, with 5,013 citizens .

Dickey County is 71st in the US out of 3230 counties for electricity produced from wind power.

Dickey County generates 616.34% additional megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the surplus.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    188,275 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    37.56 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,348,683 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,348,683 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    269.04 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Oakes

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Oakes Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

11.07¢ per kWh

  • 6.15% higher than last month
  • 17.5% higher than April last year
  • 2.34% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 34.55% lower than the US average
  • 307th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 25 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 101 since April last year
  • 2,211th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 564 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,467 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.46¢ per kWh

  • 1.21% higher than last month
  • 2.04% higher than April last year
  • 2.34% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 28.91% lower than the US average
  • 209th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
  • 3,055th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 127 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 217 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$124.49 per month

  • 18.21% lower than last month
  • 3.04% higher than April last year
  • 20.33% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 10.41% higher than the US average
  • 323rd in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 55 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 71 since April last year
  • 24,932nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,739 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,008 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$135.43 per month

  • 0.23% higher than last month
  • 2.64% lower than April last year
  • 17.11% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 0.47% lower than the US average
  • 254th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
  • 15,665th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 97 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 687 since April last year

Oakes, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Oakes are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.46 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 2.34% higher than the state's average rate of 11.20 cents. With an estimated 4 total residential customers, Montana Dakota Utilities is the largest supplier in the city.

Oakes' electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 46,616,081.88 kilograms, which is 28th largest amount in North Dakota out of 406 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 23,531.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Oakes as the 261st highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oakes

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.084/kWh$190.42/mo.$98.40/mo.
209th11.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oakes
254th$135.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oakes Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oakes, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dakota Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.42203.83121,710.6113,900,735
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.3290.99764,13586,465,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.69111.59570,089.8960,923,001

Ellendale, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Ellendale are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.46 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 2.34% higher than the state's average rate of 11.20 cents. With an estimated 3 total residential customers, Montana Dakota Utilities is the largest supplier in the city.

Ellendale's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 25,108,207.65 kilograms, which is 54th largest amount in North Dakota out of 406 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 23,531.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Ellendale as the 44th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellendale

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.084/kWh$190.42/mo.$98.40/mo.
209th11.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ellendale
254th$135.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ellendale Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ellendale, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dakota Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.42203.83121,710.6113,900,735
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.3290.99764,13586,465,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.69111.59570,089.8960,923,001

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Kulm, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Kulm are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.46 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 2.34% higher than the state's average rate of 11.20 cents. Kulm has 490 residents, resulting in it being the 105th largest city in North Dakota. Montana Dakota Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

Kulm's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 11,530,479.62 kilograms, which is 105th largest amount in North Dakota out of 406 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 23,531.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Kulm as the 44th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kulm

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.084/kWh$190.42/mo.$98.40/mo.
209th11.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kulm
254th$135.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kulm Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kulm, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dakota Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.42203.83121,710.6113,900,735
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.3290.99764,13586,465,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.69111.59570,089.8960,923,001

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Electricity Production in Dickey County, North Dakota

Power Plants in Dickey County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Dickey County ND Wind 558,110
Merricourt Wind Energy CenterOtter Tail Power Company (100.00%)
Dickey County ND Wind 530,559
Tatanka Wind Power LLCAcciona Wind Energy USA LLC (100.00%)
Dickey County ND Wind 260,014

Dickey County, North Dakota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Dickey County has the 2929th highest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity use of all of the counties in the nation, emitting 0 kilograms. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Dickey County as the 48th highest polluting county in North Dakota. The primary fuel type utilized in Dickey County is Wind, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the county for electricity generation. There are 3 electricity generation plants in Dickey County, which is the 2nd highest number of power plants in a county in the state.

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Dickey County, North Dakota Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity providers in Dickey County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. Consumers in North Dakota have highly restricted net metering laws that allow them to take advantage of additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Dickey County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 4.83% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The countrywide average is 2.87%, meaning Dickey County ranks 1642nd best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Dickey County:

  • Ellendale, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Fullerton, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
  • Kulm, North Dakota:
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
  • Ludden, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
  • Monango, North Dakota:
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
  • Oakes, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
    • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative: 33.33%

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

FAQ

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

Dickey County, North Dakota has 3 electricity providers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Dickey County, North Dakota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Montana Dakota Utilities2,729
2Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative1,520
3Otter Tail Power Company1,492

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Dickey County, North Dakota?

By total megawatt hours sold, Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Dickey County, North Dakota.

How many power plants are located within Dickey County, North Dakota?

There are 3 power plants in Dickey County, North Dakota

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-26