Summary of Electricity Activity in Ward County, ND
Summary of Ward County, ND Generation
Ward County, ND is ranked #1,117 out of 2,193 U.S. counties nationwide and #20 out of 26 North Dakota counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 371.9 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 2 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Ward County, ND
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
371.9 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#318 /518 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#17 /20 North Dakota Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Ward County, ND
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Ward County, ND
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #20 / 26 | #1117 / 2193 | 371.95 GWh | 1.40 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #17 / 20 | #318 / 518 | 371.95 GWh | 1.40 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Ward County, ND
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Winds ND1 | Basin Electric Power Coop | 353.8 GWh | 1.3 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Minot Wind Project | Basin Electric Power Coop | 18.2 GWh | 68.9 k MMBtu | Wind |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #795 | Burke County | 787.0 GWh | 2 |
| #805 | Burleigh County | 765.4 GWh | 3 |
| #1101 | McHenry County | 388.8 GWh | 2 |
| #765 | McKenzie County | 841.7 GWh | 2 |
| #159 | McLean County | 8.0 TWh | 2 |
| #63 | Mercer County | 13.2 TWh | 6 |
| #268 | Oliver County | 5.0 TWh | 4 |
| #1152 | Pierce County | 348.1 GWh | 1 |
| #961 | Rolette County | 513.1 GWh | 1 |
| #402 | Williams County | 3.0 TWh | 7 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Ward County, ND
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Minot, ND | 371.9 GWh | 2 |