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Wells County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Wells County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

Releasing 94,855,843.54 kilograms of CO2 gases, Wells County has the 1834th highest pollution level from electricity use out of 3230 counties in the nation.

At $148.73, the Wells County average monthly residential electric bill is 7.76% more than the US average bill.

At an average residential price of 10.63 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Wells County enjoy a 34.09% discount from the US average rate.

The electricity consumed by consumers in Wells County is produced in other counties as the county has no power production plants.

The largest provider in Wells County by number of customers is Northern Plains Electric Cooperative.

Wells County is ranked as the 28th highest consuming county out of 53 counties in North Dakota with over 100,000 megawatt hours being used by residents for their electricity needs.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    151,394 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    37.56 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    94,855,844 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    23,531.59 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Harvey

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Harvey Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

10.39¢ per kWh

  • 10.01% higher than last month
  • 10.27% higher than April last year
  • 8.3% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 38.54% lower than the US average
  • 152nd in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 86 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 58 since April last year
  • 1,009th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 561 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 228 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.11¢ per kWh

  • 0.73% higher than last month
  • 1.13% higher than April last year
  • 0.83% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 31.11% lower than the US average
  • 103rd in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 28 since April last year
  • 2,209th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 142 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 239 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$125.45 per month

  • 24.43% lower than last month
  • 8.4% lower than April last year
  • 21.26% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 11.27% higher than the US average
  • 329th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since April last year
  • 25,147th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,442 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,520 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$144.77 per month

  • 0.66% lower than last month
  • 4.14% lower than April last year
  • 25.19% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 6.39% higher than the US average
  • 329th in the state out of 406 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 54 since April last year
  • 19,997th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 350 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,358 since April last year

Harvey, ND Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Harvey is about 11.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.83% less than the average North Dakota rate of 11.20 cents and 31.11% lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Verendrye Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $144.77 per month, while the state average is $116.17. Consumers in the city are stuck with a 24.62% markup compared to the rest of the state.

Emitting 40,027,236.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Harvey is the 32nd worst out of 406 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 44th highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Within Harvey, there are no electricity generating facilities. The inhabitants must depend on electricity generated outside of the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Harvey

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.083/kWh$206.98/mo.$103.15/mo.
103rd11.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Harvey
329th$144.77Average residential monthly electricity bill for Harvey Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Harvey, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Plains Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.57188.99220,40923,293,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.69111.59570,089.8960,923,001
Verendrye Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.60133.88216,47422,938,000

Fessenden, ND Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Fessenden is about 11.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.67% less than the average North Dakota rate of 11.20 cents and 31.00% lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Fessenden is home to 609 citizens, which is the 95th highest population for a city in the state.

Emitting 14,330,738.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Fessenden is the 95th worst out of 406 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 261st highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Within Fessenden, there are no electricity generating facilities. The inhabitants must depend on electricity generated outside of the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fessenden

Fessenden 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$0.080/kWh$217.26/mo.$104.08/mo.
151st11.12¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fessenden
385th$150.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fessenden Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fessenden, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Plains Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.57188.99220,40923,293,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.69111.59570,089.8960,923,001

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Bowdon, ND Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Bowdon is about 11.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.67% less than the average North Dakota rate of 11.20 cents and 31.00% lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Bowdon is home to 144 citizens, which is the 209th highest population for a city in the state.

Emitting 3,388,549.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Bowdon is the 209th worst out of 406 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 44th highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Within Bowdon, there are no electricity generating facilities. The inhabitants must depend on electricity generated outside of the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bowdon

Bowdon 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$0.080/kWh$217.26/mo.$104.08/mo.
151st11.12¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bowdon
385th$150.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bowdon Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bowdon, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Plains Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.57188.99220,40923,293,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.69111.59570,089.8960,923,001

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Wells County, North Dakota Details

Wells County, North Dakota Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Wells County include Otter Tail Power Company and Verendrye Electric Cooperative The state of North Dakota has restricted state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Wells County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 3.42% of their energy lost per year. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% and the North Dakota average is 1.13%, resulting in a rank of 508th best in the US and a state rank of 19th best out of 3230 and 53 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Wells County:

  • Bowdon, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Cathay, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Fessenden, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Hamberg, North Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Harvey, North Dakota:
    • Verendrye Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 33.33%
  • Hurdsfield, North Dakota:
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%
  • Sykeston, North Dakota:
    • Northern Plains Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 50.00%

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

FAQ

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

Wells County, North Dakota is home to 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

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

The largest electricity provider in Wells County, North Dakota by total revenue is Northern Plains Electric Cooperative.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern Plains Electric Cooperative1,742
2Otter Tail Power Company1,732
3Verendrye Electric Cooperative669

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-06-30