WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Howard
South Dakota
South Dakota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Howard
January
$322highestFebruary
$304March
$152April
$127May
$106June
$103lowestJuly
$115August
$113September
$105October
$114November
$170December
$266Carbon Emissions
221 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,302 kWh
Howard's energy comes from Wind, Hydroelectric, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 68% of Howard's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 6% of the energy in Howard. Natural Gas provides 4% of the energy in Howard. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Howard.
68%
Wind
20%
Hydroelectric
6%
Coal
4%
Natural Gas
2%
Solar
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
$11,847
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Xcel Energy - South Dakota has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL HEAT PUMP SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE(Electric Space Heating) | Fixed | 9¢ to 13¢ |
| ENERGY CONTROLLED SERVICE (NON-DEMAND METERED)- Optional | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE(Electric Space Heating) | TOU | 7¢ to 24¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE(Without Electric Space Heating) | TOU | 7¢ to 24¢ |
| ENERGY CONTROLLED SERVICE (NON-DEMAND METERED)-Standard | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE(Without Electric Space Heating) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
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