WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Sterling

North Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Sterling

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

Average monthly bill

January

$305highest

February

$215

March

$208

April

$116

May

$92

June

$85lowest

July

$95

August

$90

September

$89

October

$94

November

$190

December

$243

Carbon Emissions

1,850 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,481 kWh

Where does Sterling’s electricity come from?

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

54%

Coal

35%

Wind

6%

Natural Gas

5%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Sterling

The state of solar in Sterling

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

$11,581

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 Sterling 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 Sterling

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 Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13)	TOU	6¢ to 10¢
Residential Electric Service	Fixed	7¢ to 10¢
Residential Electric Service (Rate 10)	Fixed	11¢ to 13¢
Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16)	TOU	10¢ to 15¢
Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16)	TOU	8¢ to 12¢
Residential Electric - Optional Time of Day	TOU	7¢ to 12¢
Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13)	TOU	6¢ to 13¢
Residential Electric Service (Rate 10)	Fixed	8¢ to 10¢

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