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The State of Electricity in Forbes

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

Average monthly bill

January

$356highest

February

$218

March

$184

April

$113

May

$96

June

$92lowest

July

$100

August

$94

September

$93

October

$99

November

$177

December

$272

Carbon Emissions

1,979 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,585 kWh

Where does Forbes’s electricity come from?

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

50%

Coal

40%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

5%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Forbes

The state of solar in Forbes

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

$12,276

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

15 years

Payback period

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Utilities in Forbes

Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc

Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc Rates

Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate Type
Electric Heat - Single-PhaseFixed
Dual heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount RateFixed3¢ to 4¢
Irrigation RateFixed
Electric Heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount RateFixed
Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Extended Periods of ControlFixed-3¢
Controlled Water Heaters - Storage Capacity over 80 Gallons with Sub-meterFixed-3¢
Irrigation Incentive RateFixed
Dual Heat- Submetered.Fixed4¢ to 6¢
Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Moderate Periods of ControlFixed-1¢
Dual heat - Multi-phase and consumer-owned generationFixed4¢ to 6¢

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