Becker County, MN: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Becker County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Becker County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

The largest supplier in Becker County by number of customers is Detroit Lakes Electric.

Becker County had a 1.82% rise in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the previous 12 months.

While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Becker County's average rate is 17.72% lower than at 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour.

Becker County is the 31st most populous county in Minnesota.

Emitting 141,282,369.69 kilograms of CO2 gases, Becker County has the 29th worst pollution level from electricity use of any county in Minnesota.

Becker County residents are faced with an average residential electricity bill of $150.18, which is 35.45% higher than the Minnesota average bill of $110.88.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    404,423 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.56 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    141,282,370 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,037.22 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Detroit Lakes

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Becker County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

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Detroit Lakes Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

11.36¢ per kWh

  • 2.63% higher than last month
  • 3.73% higher than April last year
  • 24.65% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 32.82% lower than the US average
  • 160th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since April last year
  • 2,779th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 46 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 799 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.22¢ per kWh

  • 0.3% higher than last month
  • 3.69% higher than April last year
  • 24.58% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 30.42% lower than the US average
  • 141st in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 113 since April last year
  • 2,629th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 222 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 700 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$86.34 per month

  • 10.44% lower than last month
  • 3.12% lower than April last year
  • 8.89% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 23.42% lower than the US average
  • 469th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 30 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
  • 5,297th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,623 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,145 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$101.03 per month

  • 0.23% lower than last month
  • 0.41% higher than April last year
  • 8.31% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 25.76% lower than the US average
  • 272nd in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 82 since April last year
  • 3,382nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 40 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 741 since April last year

Detroit Lakes, MN Electricity Overview

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Detroit Lakes averages a residential electricity rate of 11.22 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 24.58% less than the state's average price of 14.87 cents, which ranks the city 141st best for average electricity price out of 915 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $101.03 per month. Detroit Lakes Electric has an estimated 3,113 residential customers, more than all other vendors who operate in the city.

Detroit Lakes residents average 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 39,229,626.7 kilograms, the city ranks 101st highest in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Detroit Lakes, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.096/kWh$128.31/mo.$81.07/mo.
141st11.22¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Detroit Lakes
272nd$101.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Detroit Lakes Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Detroit Lakes ElectricBUNDLED11.1298.611662,660.316,967,357.4
Wild Rice Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.71170.41191,112.6726,203,664.62

Frazee, MN Electricity Overview

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Frazee averages a residential electricity rate of 11.16 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 24.97% less than the state's average price of 14.87 cents, which ranks the city 132nd best for average electricity price out of 915 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $96.86 per month. Otter Tail Power Company sells an estimated 3,226.56 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other vendors.

Frazee residents average 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 4,626,649.4 kilograms, the city ranks 335th highest in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Frazee, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frazee

Frazee residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.085/kWh$151.60/mo.$68.79/mo.
132nd11.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Frazee
224th$96.86Average residential monthly electricity bill for Frazee Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Frazee, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lake Region Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.39129.27309,943.7638,400,042.95
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.0495.03516,731.5357,068,640

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White Earth CDP, MN Electricity Overview

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White Earth CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 13.04 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 12.31% less than the state's average price of 14.87 cents, which ranks the city 232nd best for average electricity price out of 915 cities in the state. White Earth CDP is the 424th largest city in Minnesota, with a population of 710. The average residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $150.89 per month, while the state average is $110.88.

White Earth CDP residents average 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 2,866,423.27 kilograms, the city ranks 421st highest in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within White Earth CDP, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in White Earth CDP

White Earth CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.110/kWh$188.24/mo.$119.51/mo.
232nd13.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of White Earth CDP
821st$150.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for White Earth CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in White Earth CDP, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.0495.03516,731.5357,068,640
Wild Rice Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.71170.41191,112.6726,203,664.62

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Becker County, Minnesota Details

Becker County, Minnesota Net Metering

There are 6 companies in Becker County providing electricity. Of those 6, 83.33% of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. Minnesota has highly favorable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar installations.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Becker County is 4.84%. This includes data from 3 suppliers, including Itasca Mantrap, Wild Rice Electric Cooperative, and Lake Region Electric Cooperative. The US average is 2.87%, resulting in Becker County having a rank of 1648th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Becker County:

  • Audubon, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Callaway, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Detroit Lakes, Minnesota:
    • Detroit Lakes Electric: 96.64%
    • Wild Rice Electric Cooperative: 3.36%
  • Frazee, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 94.65%
    • Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 5.35%
  • Lake Park, Minnesota:
    • Lake Park, Minnesota Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Ogema, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Wolf Lake, Minnesota:
    • Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Becker County, Minnesota?

The largest electricity company in Becker County, Minnesota by total customer count is Detroit Lakes Electric.

How many electric companies offer service in Becker County, Minnesota?

There are 6 electricity suppliers offering service in Becker County, Minnesota.

What electricity companies offer service in Becker County, Minnesota?

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-23