WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Buffalo

North Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Buffalo

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Buffalo

Average monthly bill

January

$355highest

February

$228

March

$209

April

$116

May

$93lowest

June

$93lowest

July

$101

August

$95

September

$93lowest

October

$102

November

$187

December

$292

Carbon Emissions

1,997 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,599 kWh

Where does Buffalo’s electricity come from?

Buffalo's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Buffalo's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 37%. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Buffalo. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Buffalo.

54%

Coal

37%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

4%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Buffalo

The state of solar in Buffalo

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,748

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

15 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Buffalo 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.

Utilities in Buffalo

Otter Tail Power Co

Otter Tail Power Co Rates

Otter Tail Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Farm ServiceFixed9¢ to 12¢
RESIDENTIAL DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC)Fixed7¢ to 800¢
Residential ServiceFixed10¢ to 13¢

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