WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Howard

South Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Howard

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

Average monthly bill

January

$348highest

February

$176

March

$164

April

$115

May

$101

June

$98lowest

July

$109

August

$108

September

$100

October

$109

November

$161

December

$252

Carbon Emissions

300 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,264 kWh

Where does Howard’s electricity come from?

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

65%

Wind

19%

Hydroelectric

9%

Coal

6%

Natural Gas

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Howard

The state of solar in Howard

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

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Energy generated by average sized system

$11,847

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

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Utilities in Howard

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

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