WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Buffalo
North Dakota
North Dakota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Buffalo
January
$444highestFebruary
$376March
$201April
$141May
$107June
$106lowestJuly
$116August
$109September
$106lowestOctober
$117November
$214December
$334Carbon Emissions
1,888 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,686 kWh
Buffalo's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Natural Gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Buffalo's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 41%. Hydroelectric provides 6% of the energy in Buffalo. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Buffalo.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,748
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
15 years
Payback period
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.
Otter Tail Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC) | Fixed | 7¢ to 1100¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
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