WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Clear Lake

South Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Clear Lake

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

Average monthly bill

January

$466highest

February

$384

March

$206

April

$151

May

$117

June

$113lowest

July

$126

August

$119

September

$116

October

$124

November

$214

December

$327

Carbon Emissions

272 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,605 kWh

Where does Clear Lake’s electricity come from?

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

68%

Wind

20%

Hydroelectric

6%

Coal

4%

Natural Gas

2%

Solar

Solar energy in Clear Lake

The state of solar in Clear Lake

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

$12,487

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Utilities in Clear Lake

Otter Tail Power Co

Otter Tail Power Co Rates

Otter Tail Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 12¢
Off Peak Water Heating (Rate code 191)Fixed6¢ to 6¢
Residential Demand Control Service (Rate Code 241)Fixed5¢ to 5¢
Off Peak Water Heating (Rate code 191)Fixed6¢ to 6¢
FARM SERVICEFixed10¢ to 11¢
RESIDENTIAL DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC)Fixed8¢ to 800¢

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