WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Forman

North Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Forman

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

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 Forman’s electricity come from?

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

50%

Coal

40%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

5%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Forman

The state of solar in Forman

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

$12,386

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 Forman 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 Forman

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
RESIDENTIAL DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC)Fixed7¢ to 800¢
Farm ServiceFixed9¢ to 12¢
Residential ServiceFixed10¢ to 13¢

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