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

$462highest

February

$382

March

$208

April

$144

May

$107

June

$106lowest

July

$116

August

$109

September

$106lowest

October

$118

November

$211

December

$325

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 Wind, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Natural Gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of West Fargo's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 41%. Hydroelectric provides 6% of the energy in West Fargo. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in West Fargo.

48%

Wind

41%

Coal

6%

Hydroelectric

5%

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 TIME OF DAY SERVICE(Standard)TOU6¢ to 22¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES(Standard)Fixed10¢ to 12¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE(Electric Space Heating)TOU6¢ to 22¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES(Electric Space Heating)Fixed9¢ to 12¢

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