WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Buffalo Springs

North Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Buffalo Springs

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

Average monthly bill

January

$356highest

February

$229

March

$247

April

$119

May

$95

June

$91lowest

July

$94

August

$93

September

$93

October

$98

November

$202

December

$272

Carbon Emissions

2,078 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,664 kWh

Where does Buffalo Springs’s electricity come from?

Buffalo Springs's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Buffalo Springs's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 40%. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Buffalo Springs. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Buffalo Springs.

50%

Coal

40%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

5%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Buffalo Springs

The state of solar in Buffalo Springs

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

$11,849

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

14 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Buffalo Springs 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 Springs

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co Rates

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13)TOU6¢ to 13¢
Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16)TOU10¢ to 15¢
Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16)TOU8¢ to 12¢
Residential Electric Service (Rate 10)Fixed8¢ to 10¢
Residential Electric - Optional Time of DayTOU7¢ to 12¢
Residential Electric ServiceFixed7¢ to 10¢
Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13)TOU6¢ to 10¢
Residential Electric Service (Rate 10)Fixed11¢ to 13¢

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