Nelson County, ND: 3 Electric Providers

Nelson County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Nelson County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

When calculating by customer count, Nodak Electric is the largest electricity company in Nelson County.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Nelson County is 11.37 cents. This is approximately 29.47% lower than the nationwide average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

Nelson County is the 9th highest polluting county in the US based on pollution per capita.

Nelson County ranks as the 30th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption in the state, emitting 71,418,378.85 kilograms of CO2 gases.

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Nelson County totals $144.43. In contrast, the North Dakota average bill is $116.17

Nelson County is the 3043rd largest county by population in the US, with 3,035 citizens living within its borders.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    113,987 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    37.56 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    71,418,379 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    23,531.59 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lakota

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Nelson County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

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Lakota Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

10.17¢ per kWh

  • 5.48% higher than last month
  • 9.39% higher than April last year
  • 10.29% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 39.88% lower than the US average
  • 140th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 31 since April last year
  • 851st in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 246 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 193 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

10.72¢ per kWh

  • 0.68% higher than last month
  • 0.06% higher than April last year
  • 4.3% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 33.52% lower than the US average
  • 48th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
  • 1,186th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 60 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 633 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$120.16 per month

  • 22.5% lower than last month
  • 7.46% lower than April last year
  • 16.14% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 6.57% higher than the US average
  • 309th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 38 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 38 since April last year
  • 22,868th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,971 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,791 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$142 per month

  • 0.57% lower than last month
  • 5.51% lower than April last year
  • 22.79% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 4.35% higher than the US average
  • 271st in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
  • 18,688th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 233 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,496 since April last year

Lakota, ND Electricity Overview

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Lakota averages a residential electricity price of 10.72 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 4.30% less than North Dakota's average price of 11.20 cents. Lakota has 651 residents, resulting in it being the 88th largest city in the state. Lakota, North Dakota Electric Utility sells an estimated 14,761.37 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than all other electricity providers.

The 24,449.88 megawatt hours consumed in Lakota must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 23,531.59 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 44th highest polluting city out of 406 cities in North Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 15,319,065.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 88th largest amount in North Dakota.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lakota

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.132/kWh$0.084/kWh$199.42/mo.$109.06/mo.
48th10.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lakota
271st$142Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lakota Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lakota, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lakota, North Dakota Electric UtilityBUNDLED8.77137.136,990.18613,374.92
Nodak ElectricBUNDLED12.06177.32362,75643,752,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.69111.59570,089.8960,923,001

McVille, ND Electricity Overview

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McVille averages a residential electricity price of 10.96 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 2.11% less than North Dakota's average price of 11.20 cents. McVille has 320 residents, resulting in it being the 132nd largest city in the state. Otter Tail Power Company sells an estimated 83.75 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than all other electricity providers.

The 12,018.38 megawatt hours consumed in McVille must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 23,531.59 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 44th highest polluting city out of 406 cities in North Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 7,530,109.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 132nd largest amount in North Dakota.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in McVille

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.075/kWh$185.45/mo.$73.04/mo.
67th10.96¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of McVille
94th$111.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for McVille Residents

Electric Companies With Service in McVille, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.69111.59570,089.8960,923,001

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Michigan City, ND Electricity Overview

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Michigan City averages a residential electricity price of 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 3.72% more than North Dakota's average price of 11.20 cents. Michigan City has 302 residents, resulting in it being the 137th largest city in the state. Nodak Electric sells an estimated 116.68 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than all other electricity providers.

The 11,342.34 megawatt hours consumed in Michigan City must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 23,531.59 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 44th highest polluting city out of 406 cities in North Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 7,106,540.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 137th largest amount in North Dakota.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Michigan City

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.147/kWh$0.089/kWh$208.70/mo.$109.51/mo.
284th11.62¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Michigan City
324th$144.45Average residential monthly electricity bill for Michigan City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Michigan City, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Nodak ElectricBUNDLED12.06177.32362,75643,752,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.69111.59570,089.8960,923,001

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Nelson County, North Dakota Details

Nelson County, North Dakota Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity companies in Nelson County, 66.67% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and North Dakota has restricted regulations for consumers interested in installing solar panels.

Energy Loss

Nelson County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 1.59% of their energy lost per year. The United States average is 2.87%, resulting in Nelson County receiving a rank of 55th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Nelson County:

  • Aneta, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Nodak Electric: 50.00%
  • Lakota, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.34%
    • Lakota, North Dakota Electric Utility: 33.31%
    • Nodak Electric: 33.34%
  • McVille, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Michigan City, North Dakota:
    • Nodak Electric: 50.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
  • Pekin, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Nodak Electric: 50.00%
  • Petersburg, North Dakota:
    • Nodak Electric: 50.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
  • Tolna, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Nodak Electric: 50.00%

* 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 Nelson County, North Dakota?

By total revenue, Nodak Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Nelson County, North Dakota.

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

There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Nelson County, North Dakota.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Nodak Electric2,463
2Otter Tail Power Company1,363
3Lakota, North Dakota Electric Utility518

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Published: 2024-06-28