WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Dakota

Minnesota

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The State of Electricity in Dakota

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

Average monthly bill

January

$513highest

February

$446

March

$195

April

$165

May

$143

June

$144

July

$156

August

$152

September

$141lowest

October

$151

November

$218

December

$397

Carbon Emissions

1,140 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,552 kWh

Where does Dakota’s electricity come from?

Dakota's energy comes from Wind, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 35% of Dakota's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 22% of the energy in Dakota. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Dakota. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Dakota.

35%

Wind

25%

Nuclear

22%

Coal

12%

Natural Gas

6%

Solar

Solar energy in Dakota

The state of solar in Dakota

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

$14,738

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar

Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Dakota 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 Dakota

Tri-County Electric Coop

Tri-County Electric Coop Rates

Tri-County Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Interruptible Heating - Single Phase	Fixed	7¢ to 10¢
Rural Service (single-phase)	Fixed	11¢ to 13¢
City Service (single-phase)	Fixed	11¢ to 13¢
Suburban Service (single-phase)	Fixed	11¢ to 13¢

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