Oliver County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Oliver County, North Dakota Electricity Overview
Roughrider Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in Oliver County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
While the national average residential rate of electricity is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Oliver County's average rate is 33.03% lower than at 10.80 cents per kilowatt hour.
Oliver County generates 100.00% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 2,443.98 megawatt hours per resident and ranks Oliver County as the highest county in the state out of 53 counties for non-renewable production per capita per year.
Oliver County citizens are responsible for 43,496.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, while the statewide average emissions per person is 23,531.59.
Oliver County has the 3rd largest electricity production in the state out of 53 counties, producing 4,521,359 megawatt hours.
Oliver County is home to 1,850 citizens and its power generation facilities produce 4,521,359 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a generation per capita average of 2,443.98 megawatt hours per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
69,481 MWh
Consumption per Capita
37.56 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,521,359 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,521,359 MWh
Production per Capita
2,443.98 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
80,468,939 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
43,496.72 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Center
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Rates and Production Categories
Center Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
11.13¢ per kWh
- 9.38% higher than last month
- 13.96% higher than April last year
- 1.82% lower than the North Dakota average
- 34.2% lower than the US average
- 331st in the state out of 406 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 122 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 100 since April last year
- 2,466th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,152 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,370 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.06¢ per kWh
- 1.04% higher than last month
- 2.44% higher than April last year
- 1.2% lower than the North Dakota average
- 31.37% lower than the US average
- 100th in the state out of 406 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 36 since April last year
- 2,081st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 337 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 160 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$99.6 per month
- 18.19% lower than last month
- 1.85% lower than April last year
- 3.73% lower than the North Dakota average
- 11.66% lower than the US average
- 153rd in the state out of 406 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 69 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 39 since April last year
- 11,156th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6,954 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,258 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$107.33 per month
- 0.15% lower than last month
- 4.88% lower than April last year
- 7.19% lower than the North Dakota average
- 21.13% lower than the US average
- 65th 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
- 5,173rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 245 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,856 since April last year
Center, ND Electricity Overview
On average, Center's residential electricity rate is 11.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.20% less than North Dakota's average price of 11.20 cents and 31.37% below the national average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 1 residential customers, Roughrider Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in the city. The average residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $107.33 per month, while the national average is $138.02.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Center averages 23,531.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 44th highest in the state out of 406 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 14,683,712.82 kilograms, which is the 92nd highest total amount of emissions for all cities in the state. The city has no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Center
Center residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Center, North Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Dakota Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.32 | 90.99 | 764,135 | 86,465,000 | |
| Roughrider Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 10.28 | 123.75 | 160,541.44 | 16,500,511 |
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Electricity Production in Oliver County, North Dakota
Power Plants in Oliver County, North Dakota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Milton R YoungMinnkota Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Oliver County | ND | Coal | 4,521,359 | 5,236,362,803.27 | 1,158.14 |
Oliver County, North Dakota Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Oliver County averages 43,496.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption. With total emissions of 80,468,938.75 kilograms, the county ranks 1975th highest in the country for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county has one power producing plant. Oliver County's fuel of choice is Coal, with 99.39% of electricity production using this fuel.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Oliver County, North Dakota?
Oliver County, North Dakota has 2 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Oliver County, North Dakota?
The largest electricity company in Oliver County, North Dakota by total revenue is Roughrider Electric Cooperative.
What electricity companies offer service in Oliver County, North Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roughrider Electric Cooperative | 2,078 |
| 2 | Montana Dakota Utilities | 1,779 |
How many power plants are within Oliver County, North Dakota?
Oliver County, North Dakota is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
