Brown County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Brown County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
No electricity production takes place in Brown County, meaning the county must import their electricity from other counties.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Brown County experienced a 1.82% increase during the previous 12 months.
Brown County ranks 40th out of 87 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population consuming 299,246.38 megawatt hours.
Brown County is the 40th largest county in the state.
Brown County citizens are responsible for 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, making it the 9th worst polluting county based on per capita pollution.
Brown County emitted 104,539,667.98 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which ranks them as the 1752nd highest polluting county in the country.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
299,246 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.56 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
104,539,668 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,037.22 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in New Ulm
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New Ulm Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.05¢ per kWh
- 2.63% higher than last month
- 3.73% higher than April last year
- 6.46% higher than the Minnesota average
- 5.08% lower than the US average
- 550th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 18,703rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 495 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 360 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.85¢ per kWh
- 0.3% higher than last month
- 3.69% higher than April last year
- 6.57% higher than the Minnesota average
- 1.69% lower than the US average
- 558th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 19,586th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 110 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 909 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$77.39 per month
- 10.44% lower than last month
- 3.11% lower than April last year
- 18.32% lower than the Minnesota average
- 31.36% lower than the US average
- 172nd in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 112 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since April last year
- 2,482nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 683 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,569 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$90.56 per month
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 0.41% higher than April last year
- 17.81% lower than the Minnesota average
- 33.45% lower than the US average
- 51st 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
- 2,066th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 26 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 744 since April last year
New Ulm, MN Electricity Overview
New Ulm's residents spend, on average, 15.85 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 6.57% more than Minnesota's average price of 14.87 cents. New Ulm Public Utilities is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $90.56 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
The electricity sold in New Ulm has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 56,730,957.53 kilograms, which is the 77th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Ulm
New Ulm residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in New Ulm, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm Public Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.83 | 90.55 | 2,982 | 40,131.38 | 6,354,226.04 |
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Sleepy Eye, MN Electricity Overview
Sleepy Eye's residents spend, on average, 12.25 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 17.65% less than Minnesota's average price of 14.87 cents. Sleepy Eye Electric is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $70.83 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
The electricity sold in Sleepy Eye has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 13,944,543.65 kilograms, which is the 194th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sleepy Eye
Sleepy Eye residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Eye Electric | BUNDLED | 12.23 | 70.82 | 69 | 10,455.76 | 1,279,239.17 |
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Springfield, MN Electricity Overview
Springfield's residents spend, on average, 13.50 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 9.23% less than Minnesota's average price of 14.87 cents. Springfield, Minnesota Electric Utility is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $99.25 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
The electricity sold in Springfield has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 8,506,413.86 kilograms, which is the 248th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Springfield
Springfield residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Springfield, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County REA | BUNDLED | 13.11 | 198.3 | 62,697.02 | 8,221,223.06 | |
| Springfield, Minnesota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 13.52 | 90.5 | 15 | 7,159.66 | 967,906.2 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Brown County, Minnesota?
By total revenue, New Ulm Public Utilities is the largest electricity provider in Brown County, Minnesota.
How many electric companies offer service in Brown County, Minnesota?
Brown County, Minnesota has 7 electricity companies operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Brown County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Ulm Public Utilities | 6,020 |
| 2 | Brown County REA | 2,778 |
| 3 | Northern States Power Company | 2,731 |
| 4 | Sleepy Eye Electric | 1,841 |
| 5 | Springfield, Minnesota Electric Utility | 1,129 |
| 6 | Redwood Electric Coop | 156 |
| 7 | South Central Electric Association | 61 |
