WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Box Elder

South Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Box Elder

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

Average monthly bill

January

$412highest

February

$376

March

$162

April

$142

May

$120

June

$116lowest

July

$132

August

$128

September

$121

October

$130

November

$205

December

$239

Carbon Emissions

252 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,488 kWh

Where does Box Elder’s electricity come from?

Box Elder's energy comes from Wind, Hydroelectric, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 68% of Box Elder's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 6% of the energy in Box Elder. Natural Gas provides 4% of the energy in Box Elder. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Box Elder.

68%

Wind

20%

Hydroelectric

6%

Coal

4%

Natural Gas

2%

Solar

Solar energy in Box Elder

The state of solar in Box Elder

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

2,030 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$11,107

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

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Utilities in Box Elder

West River Electric Assn Inc

West River Electric Assn Inc Rates

West River Electric Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Electric Heat - Residential Direct WiredFixed5¢ to 11¢
Standard Residential RateFixed12¢
Electric Heat - Residential SubmeteredFixed

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