Butte County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Butte County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
The nationwide average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Butte County enjoy an average rate that is 10.27% below that at 14.47 cents per kilowatt hour.
The county is ranked as the 802nd largest generator of electricity of all 3230 counties in the US for total electricity generation, producing 360,034 megawatt hours.
During the course of the previous year, Butte County has seen a 9.74% drop in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity production.
Butte County is the 2483rd largest county in the country, with 10,167 citizens residing within the county's borders.
Of all US counties, Butte County ranks 237th in megawatt hours generated from wind turbines.
Butte County consumes around 41.59% of the electricity that is generated in their power generating plants.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
149,746 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
360,034 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
360,034 MWh
Production per Capita
35.41 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Belle Fourche
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Rates and Production Categories
Belle Fourche Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.56¢ per kWh
- 6.29% higher than last month
- 18.18% higher than April last year
- 13.38% higher than the South Dakota average
- 13.91% lower than the US average
- 389th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 40 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 37 since April last year
- 14,316th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,526 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,099 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.18¢ per kWh
- 1.44% higher than last month
- 3.63% lower than April last year
- 5.8% higher than the South Dakota average
- 18.27% lower than the US average
- 328th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 118 since April last year
- 8,118th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 623 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,573 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$109.39 per month
- 11.98% lower than last month
- 2.47% lower than April last year
- 5.28% lower than the South Dakota average
- 2.98% lower than the US average
- 236th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 47 since April last year
- 15,860th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,333 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,397 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$112.77 per month
- 0.2% lower than last month
- 10.11% lower than April last year
- 8.02% lower than the South Dakota average
- 17.13% lower than the US average
- 189th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 66 since April last year
- 6,704th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 448 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,392 since April last year
Belle Fourche, SD Electricity Overview
Residents of Belle Fourche are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.80% higher than South Dakota's average price of 12.46 cents. This ranks the city 328th out of 488 cities in South Dakota for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 296 total residential customers, Black Hills Energy is the largest provider in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Belle Fourche average is 18.29% below at $112.77 per month.
Belle Fourche residents average 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 13,691,470.48 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Belle Fourche has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Belle Fourche, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 12.44 | 92.96 | 539,809 | 67,133,518 | |
| Butte Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 137.74 | 57,892.69 | 8,047,972.48 |
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Newell, SD Electricity Overview
Residents of Newell are charged an average residential electricity price of 12.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.13% higher than South Dakota's average price of 12.46 cents. This ranks the city 305th out of 488 cities in South Dakota for best average electricity rate. Black Hills Energy sells an estimated 1,179.75 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than any other vendor. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Newell average is 31.28% lower at $94.85 per month.
Newell residents average 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 1,455,072.66 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Newell has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newell
Newell residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newell, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 12.44 | 92.96 | 539,809 | 67,133,518 | |
| Butte Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 137.74 | 57,892.69 | 8,047,972.48 |
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Nisland, SD Electricity Overview
Residents of Nisland are charged an average residential electricity price of 12.53 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.63% higher than South Dakota's average price of 12.46 cents. This ranks the city 299th out of 488 cities in South Dakota for best average electricity rate. Black Hills Energy sells an estimated 327.77 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than any other vendor. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Nisland average is 32.68% lower at $92.92 per month.
Nisland residents average 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 457,941.65 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Nisland has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nisland
Nisland residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nisland, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 12.44 | 92.96 | 539,809 | 67,133,518 |
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Electricity Production in Butte County, South Dakota
Power Plants in Butte County, South Dakota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Willow Creek Wind Power LLCWillow Creek Wind Power LLC (100.00%) | Butte County | SD | Wind | 360,034 |
Butte County, South Dakota Details
Butte County residents average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. A total of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Over 100.00% of electricity in Butte County comes from production using Wind. There is one electricity plant in Butte County.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Butte County, South Dakota?
By total customer count, Butte Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Butte County, South Dakota.
How many electric companies offer service in Butte County, South Dakota?
Butte County, South Dakota is home to 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are within Butte County, South Dakota?
There is one active electricity plant in Butte County, South Dakota
What electricity companies offer service in Butte County, South Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butte Electric Cooperative | 4,409 |
| 2 | Black Hills Energy | 3,683 |
| 3 | Grand Electric | 462 |
