WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Forbes
North Dakota
North Dakota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Forbes
January
$356highestFebruary
$218March
$184April
$113May
$96June
$92lowestJuly
$100August
$94September
$93October
$99November
$177December
$272Carbon Emissions
1,979 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,585 kWh
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 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
Net metering policies in Forbes 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.
Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Irrigation Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Extended Periods of Control | Fixed | -3¢ |
| Irrigation Incentive Rate | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Electric Heat - Single-Phase | Fixed | |
| Dual heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
| Dual Heat- Submetered. | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Electric Heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | Fixed | |
| Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Moderate Periods of Control | Fixed | -1¢ |
| Controlled Water Heaters - Storage Capacity over 80 Gallons with Sub-meter | Fixed | -3¢ |
| Dual heat - Multi-phase and consumer-owned generation | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
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