WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Carthage

South Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Carthage

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

Average monthly bill

January

$433highest

February

$242

March

$201

April

$125

May

$116

June

$112lowest

July

$122

August

$118

September

$113

October

$124

November

$216

December

$331

Carbon Emissions

368 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,550 kWh

Where does Carthage’s electricity come from?

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

65%

Wind

19%

Hydroelectric

9%

Coal

6%

Natural Gas

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Carthage

The state of solar in Carthage

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

$12,369

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

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Utilities in Carthage

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

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