WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Fort Rice

North Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Fort Rice

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

Average monthly bill

January

$368highest

February

$235

March

$242

April

$123

May

$96

June

$93lowest

July

$103

August

$97

September

$95

October

$101

November

$208

December

$299

Carbon Emissions

2,094 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,677 kWh

Where does Fort Rice’s electricity come from?

Fort Rice's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Fort Rice's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 35%. Natural Gas provides 6% of the energy in Fort Rice. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Fort Rice.

54%

Coal

35%

Wind

6%

Natural Gas

5%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Fort Rice

The state of solar in Fort Rice

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

$12,457

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 Fort Rice 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 Fort Rice

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

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