Hand County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Hand County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
Hand County has achieved a 100.00% increase in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation throughout the past 12 months.
Hand County released 0 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which ranks it as the 2929th worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the country.
With a population of 3,061 citizens, Hand County is the 46th largest county by population in the state and the 3042nd largest in the country.
Residents of Hand County consume enough electricity to emit 0 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the nationwide average of 4,114.63.
Hand County has seen an uptick of about 100.00% in the amount of electricity produced by wind turbines.
When calculating by total customers, Dakota Energy Coop is the largest supplier in Hand County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
45,084 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
472,168 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
472,168 MWh
Production per Capita
154.25 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Miller
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Miller Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
10.36¢ per kWh
- 4.28% higher than last month
- 8.93% higher than April last year
- 19.34% lower than the South Dakota average
- 38.75% lower than the US average
- 88th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 46 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 59 since April last year
- 979th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 103 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 160 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.11¢ per kWh
- 0.71% higher than last month
- 1.9% higher than April last year
- 18.85% lower than the South Dakota average
- 37.31% lower than the US average
- 28th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 649th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 37 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 72 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$106.07 per month
- 8.64% lower than last month
- 3.24% lower than April last year
- 8.15% lower than the South Dakota average
- 5.92% lower than the US average
- 162nd in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 47 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 11 since April last year
- 13,410th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,026 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,580 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$113.6 per month
- 0.26% lower than last month
- 4.22% lower than April last year
- 7.35% lower than the South Dakota average
- 16.52% lower than the US average
- 219th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 27 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since April last year
- 7,106th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 358 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,213 since April last year
Miller, SD Electricity Overview
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Miller averages a residential electricity price of 10.11 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 18.85% less than South Dakota's average price of 12.46 cents. Miller, South Dakota Electric Utility has an estimated 341 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Miller average is 17.70% lower at $113.6 per month.
The 19,706.93 megawatt hours consumed in Miller must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 14th highest polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 3,294,225.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 60th largest amount in South Dakota.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Miller
Miller residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Miller, South Dakota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Miller, South Dakota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 10.05 | 113.62 | 8,689.5 | 873,024.22 |
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St. Lawrence, SD Electricity Overview
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St. Lawrence averages a residential electricity price of 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 4.93% less than South Dakota's average price of 12.46 cents. There has been a 100.00% increase in the use of renewable energy (like solar, wind or hydro power) in St. Lawrence within the previous year. It's great to see these fuel sources slowly replace nonrenewable fuels like coal and oil. Electricity production from wind turbines in the city totals 2,729.29 megawatt hours produced per person living in the city.
St. Lawrence has the highest number of power producing plants of any city in South Dakota, with one total power plant. Approximately 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the city from electricity consumption, making them the 427th highest polluter in South Dakota out of 488 cities. Total emissions in the city are 0 kilograms, which is the 427th worst total amount of pollution for a city in South Dakota. For the purpose of electricity generation, St. Lawrence's primary fuel is Wind, making up 100.00%, or 472,168 megawatt hours of generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Ree Heights, SD Electricity Overview
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Ree Heights averages a residential electricity price of 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 4.93% less than South Dakota's average price of 12.46 cents. Ree Heights has 46 residents, resulting in it being the 363rd largest city in the state. With a consumption total of 677.52 megawatt hours a year, Ree Heights lands at 362nd highest consuming city in the state out of the 488 cities.
The 677.52 megawatt hours consumed in Ree Heights must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 14th highest polluting city out of 488 cities in South 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 113,254.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 360th largest amount in South Dakota.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ree Heights
Ree Heights residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Electricity Production in Hand County, South Dakota
Power Plants in Hand County, South Dakota
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Sweetland Wind Farm, LLCSweetland Wind Farm, LLC (100.00%) | St. Lawrence | SD | Wind | 472,168 |
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Hand County, South Dakota?
Hand County, South Dakota is home to 2 electricity providers offering service in the area.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Hand County, South Dakota?
The largest electricity company in Hand County, South Dakota by total revenue is Dakota Energy Coop.
Which electricity companies offer service in Hand County, South Dakota?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Dakota Energy Coop | 1,245 |
2 | Miller, South Dakota Electric Utility | 811 |
How many power plants are within Hand County, South Dakota?
There is one active electricity plant located in Hand County, South Dakota