WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bismarck
North Dakota
North Dakota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bismarck
January
$438highestFebruary
$417March
$213April
$141May
$110June
$106lowestJuly
$118August
$112September
$109October
$116November
$238December
$343Carbon Emissions
1,959 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,749 kWh
Bismarck's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Natural Gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Bismarck's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 41%. Hydroelectric provides 6% of the energy in Bismarck. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Bismarck.
48%
Wind
41%
Coal
6%
Hydroelectric
5%
Natural Gas
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,110 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$9,951
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
15 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bismarck can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13) | TOU | 6¢ to 13¢ |
| Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13) | TOU | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) | TOU | 8¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric Service (Rate 10) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
| Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) | TOU | 10¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Electric Service (Rate 10) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Electric - Optional Time of Day | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
Capital Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Urban Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
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