Summary of Electricity Activity in Ward County, ND
Summary of Ward County, ND Generation
Ward County, ND is ranked #1,152 out of 2,164 U.S. counties nationwide and #21 out of 26 North Dakota counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 328.8 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| 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
328.8 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#327 /519 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#18 /20 North Dakota Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Ward County, ND
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #21 / 26 | #1152 / 2164 | 328.82 GWh | 1.26 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #18 / 20 | #327 / 519 | 328.82 GWh | 1.26 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Ward County, ND
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Winds ND1 | Basin Electric Power Coop | 310.6 GWh | 1.2 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 | 765.7 GWh | 1 |
| #794 | Burleigh County | 770.4 GWh | 3 |
| #1064 | McHenry County | 408.9 GWh | 2 |
| #679 | McKenzie County | 1.1 TWh | 2 |
| #152 | McLean County | 8.3 TWh | 2 |
| #69 | Mercer County | 12.2 TWh | 6 |
| #277 | Oliver County | 4.9 TWh | 4 |
| #1142 | Pierce County | 335.4 GWh | 1 |
| #886 | Rolette County | 614.0 GWh | 1 |
| #452 | Williams County | 2.5 TWh | 7 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Ward County, ND
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | Minot, ND | 328.8 GWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 2024