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

$367highest

February

$230

March

$208

April

$118

May

$94

June

$93lowest

July

$101

August

$95

September

$93lowest

October

$103

November

$184

December

$284

Carbon Emissions

2,001 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,603 kWh

Where does West Fargo’s electricity come from?

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

54%

Coal

35%

Wind

6%

Natural Gas

5%

Hydroelectric

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 D02 Overhead and D04 UndergroundTOU6¢ to 20¢
Residential Service D01 Overhead and D03 UndergroundFixed9¢ to 11¢
Residential Service D01 Overhead and D03 Underground - Electric Space HeatingFixed9¢ to 11¢
Residential Time of Day Service D02 Overhead and D04 Underground - Electric Space HeatingTOU6¢ to 20¢

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