Electric Rates & Providers in Miner County, SD

Miner County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Miner County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

The largest electricity supplier in Miner County by total customers is Northern States Power Company.

Miner County residents are responsible for 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, while the nationwide average emissions per capita is 4,114.63.

At an average residential rate of 13.50 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Miner County enjoy a 16.25% discount from the nationwide average rate.

At $148.08, the average monthly residential electric bill in Miner County is 19.77% higher than the state average bill.

The electricity consumed by citizens of Miner County is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power generation facilities.

Miner County ranks as the 2869th worst pollution level due to electricity use in the country, emitting 5,645,484.95 kilograms of CO2 gases.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    33,773 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.73 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    5,645,485 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,462.05 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Howard

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Howard Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

10.39¢ per kWh

  • 4.28% higher than last month
  • 8.93% higher than April last year
  • 19.05% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 38.54% lower than the US average
  • 90th 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
  • 1,010th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 102 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 155 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

10.14¢ per kWh

  • 0.71% higher than last month
  • 1.9% higher than April last year
  • 18.56% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 37.09% lower than the US average
  • 30th 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
  • 663rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 43 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 69 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$128.5 per month

  • 8.7% lower than last month
  • 3.29% lower than April last year
  • 11.27% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 13.98% higher than the US average
  • 285th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 73 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 76 since April last year
  • 25,849th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,280 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 437 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$137.53 per month

  • 0.26% lower than last month
  • 4.28% lower than April last year
  • 12.17% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 1.07% higher than the US average
  • 349th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since April last year
  • 16,716th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 343 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,025 since April last year

Howard, SD Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Howard is around 10.14 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the South Dakota and the national average rates of 12.46 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. With a population of 848 residents, the city is the 97th largest city by population in South Dakota. Howard, South Dakota Electric Utility sells an estimated 3,868.03 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity suppliers.

Howard is the 96th highest ranked city in the state out of 488 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 2,087,819.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Howard as the 14th highest polluting city in the state. Within Howard, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Howard

Howard residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.115/kWh$0.089/kWh$172.12/mo.$91.46/mo.
30th10.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Howard
349th$137.53Average residential monthly electricity bill for Howard Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Howard, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Howard, South Dakota Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.08137.557,291.23735,087.8

Carthage, SD Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Carthage is around 13.84 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 12.46 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.12 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $107.25 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Selling an estimated 8,024.82 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Carthage is the 256th highest ranked city in the state out of 488 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 416,086.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Carthage as the 278th highest polluting city in the state. Within Carthage, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carthage

Carthage residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.102/kWh$155.73/mo.$67.43/mo.
433rd13.84¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Carthage
89th$107.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Carthage Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Carthage, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Electric Coop SDBUNDLED13.10192.84114,203.2914,963,149
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED13.90106.25832,183.85115,656,237

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Shannon Colony CDP, SD Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Shannon Colony CDP is around 13.50 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 12.46 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Shannon Colony CDP is the 386th largest city in South Dakota, with a population of 31. Shannon Colony CDP is ranked as the 30596th highest electricity consuming city out of 488 in South Dakota as 456.59 megawatt hours are consumed by consumers who reside there.

Shannon Colony CDP is the 383rd highest ranked city in the state out of 488 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 76,323.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Shannon Colony CDP as the 14th highest polluting city in the state. Within Shannon Colony CDP, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shannon Colony CDP

Shannon Colony CDP residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.164/kWh$0.098/kWh$284.17/mo.$139.72/mo.
363rd13.50¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shannon Colony CDP
444th$192.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for Shannon Colony CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Shannon Colony CDP, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Electric Coop SDBUNDLED13.10192.84114,203.2914,963,149

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Miner County, South Dakota Details

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Miner County averages out to about 2.50% of the total electricity transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Miner County a rank of 234th best in the United States out of 3230.

Providers In Each City in Miner County:

  • Carthage, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 98.98%
    • Central Electric Coop SD: 1.02%
  • Howard, South Dakota:
    • Howard, South Dakota Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Vilas, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Miner County, South Dakota?

By total customer count, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity company in Miner County, South Dakota.

How many electric companies offer service in Miner County, South Dakota?

There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Miner County, South Dakota.

What electricity companies offer service in Miner County, South Dakota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern States Power Company142,810
2Central Electric Coop SD897
3Howard, South Dakota Electric Utility536

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-06-20