WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Buffalo Ridge

South Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Buffalo Ridge

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

Average monthly bill

January

$432highest

February

$201

March

$193

April

$129

May

$115

June

$112lowest

July

$122

August

$118

September

$113

October

$124

November

$197

December

$320

Carbon Emissions

355 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,496 kWh

Where does Buffalo Ridge’s electricity come from?

Buffalo Ridge's energy comes from Wind, Hydroelectric, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 65% of Buffalo Ridge's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 19%. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Buffalo Ridge. Natural Gas provides 6% of the energy in Buffalo Ridge. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Buffalo Ridge.

65%

Wind

19%

Hydroelectric

9%

Coal

6%

Natural Gas

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Buffalo Ridge

The state of solar in Buffalo Ridge

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

$12,446

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

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Utilities in Buffalo Ridge

Xcel Energy - South Dakota

Xcel Energy - South Dakota Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service Time Of Day - Overhead and Underground with Electric Space HeatingTOU7¢ to 24¢
Residential Service - Overhead and Underground without Electric Space HeatingFixed12¢ to 14¢
Residential Heat Pump ServiceFixed9¢ to 12¢
Energy Controlled Service(Non-Demand Metered) - StandardFixed
Energy Controlled Service(Non-Demand Metered) - OptionalFixed8¢ to 14¢
Residential Service - Overhead and Underground with Electric Space HeatingFixed9¢ to 14¢
Residential Service Time Of Day - Overhead and Underground without Electric Space HeatingTOU7¢ to 24¢

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