WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
West Fargo

North Dakota

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The State of Electricity in West Fargo

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

Average monthly bill

January

$438highest

February

$363

March

$198

April

$136

May

$102

June

$101lowest

July

$110

August

$103

September

$101lowest

October

$112

November

$200

December

$308

Carbon Emissions

1,907 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,703 kWh

Where does West Fargo’s electricity come from?

West Fargo's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Hydroelectric, and Natural Gas. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of West Fargo's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 42%. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in West Fargo. Natural Gas provides 4% of the energy in West Fargo.

49%

Coal

42%

Wind

5%

Hydroelectric

4%

Natural Gas

Solar energy in West Fargo

The state of solar in West Fargo

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,129 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$10,079

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 West Fargo 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 West Fargo

Xcel Energy - North Dakota

Xcel Energy - North Dakota Rates

Xcel Energy - North Dakota has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES(Standard)Fixed10¢ to 12¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES(Electric Space Heating)Fixed9¢ to 12¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE(Electric Space Heating)TOU6¢ to 22¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE(Standard)TOU6¢ to 22¢

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