Chippewa County, MN: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Chippewa County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Chippewa County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

On average, Chippewa County residents are responsible for 563.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the national average emissions per capita is 4,114.63.

Ranking 10th out of 87 counties in wind power generation in Minnesota, Chippewa County has a total yield of 124,394 megawatt hours from wind power.

Chippewa County is the 61st largest county in Minnesota.

Chippewa County is 354th out of 3230 counties in the United States for renewable electricity production per capita, at 9.94 megawatt hours per person per year.

When calculating by total customers, Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in Chippewa County.

Releasing 7,045,344.41 kilograms of CO2 gases, Chippewa County has the 2852nd highest pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in the country.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    144,561 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.56 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    124,394 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    124,394 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    9.94 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    7,045,344 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    563.22 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Montevideo

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Montevideo Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

16.46¢ per kWh

  • 1.06% higher than last month
  • 1.1% lower than April last year
  • 9.12% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 2.7% lower than the US average
  • 585th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 15 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 71 since April last year
  • 19,645th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 832 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,793 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.14¢ per kWh

  • 0.09% lower than last month
  • 5.04% higher than April last year
  • 8.49% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 0.08% higher than the US average
  • 585th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 20 since April last year
  • 20,232nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 552 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,457 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$93.1 per month

  • 9.82% lower than last month
  • 5.39% lower than April last year
  • 1.75% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 17.42% lower than the US average
  • 577th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 76 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since April last year
  • 7,286th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,148 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,400 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$116.67 per month

  • 0.38% lower than last month
  • 2.6% higher than April last year
  • 5.89% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 14.26% lower than the US average
  • 628th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since April last year
  • 8,415th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 452 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 994 since April last year

Montevideo, MN Electricity Overview

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Montevideo's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 16.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.08% above the average national price of 16.12 cents. Northern States Power Company sells an estimated 27,664.79 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity provider.

Emissions in Montevideo average 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 552nd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 21,639,477.11 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Montevideo

Montevideo residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.166/kWh$0.119/kWh$159.63/mo.$79.56/mo.
585th16.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Montevideo
628th$116.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Montevideo Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Montevideo, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Minnesota Valley Coop Light and PowerBUNDLED11.60242.34114,995.4313,342,098.16
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.68101.718,918,772.061,487,259,077

Clara City, MN Electricity Overview

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Clara City's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 16.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.41% above the average national price of 16.12 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Clara City average is 26.27% lower at $101.76 per month. With an estimated 583 total residential customers, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emissions in Clara City average 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 552nd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 6,185,014.73 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clara City

Clara City residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.121/kWh$143.27/mo.$66.47/mo.
882nd16.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clara City
469th$101.76Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clara City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clara City, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.68101.718,918,772.061,487,259,077

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Kerkhoven, MN Electricity Overview

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Kerkhoven's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their inhabitants, 31.22% lower than the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Kerkhoven average is 31.15% lower at $95.03 per month. Otter Tail Power Company sells an estimated 2,481.41 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other supplier.

Emissions in Kerkhoven average 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 151st worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 3,044,060.77 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kerkhoven

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.083/kWh$152.17/mo.$64.73/mo.
112th11.09¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kerkhoven
146th$95.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kerkhoven Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kerkhoven, 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

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Electricity Production in Chippewa County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Chippewa County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Palmer's Creek Wind Farm, LLCPalmer's Creek Wind Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Chippewa County MN Wind 124,394

Chippewa County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Chippewa County average 563.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, making them the 79th highest polluting county out of 87 counties in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity consumption of 7,045,344.41 kilograms. Wind makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Chippewa County. Chippewa County is home to one electricity producing plant.

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Chippewa County, Minnesota Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Chippewa County include Northern States Power Company, Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power, and Otter Tail Power Company The state of Minnesota has highly favorable state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for providers in Chippewa County is 3.82%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Northern States Power Company, Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power, and Otter Tail Power Company. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Minnesota average is 3.21%, resulting in a rank of 756th best in the United States and a state rank of 42nd best out of 3230 and 87 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Chippewa County:

  • Clara City, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Kerkhoven, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Maynard, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Milan, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Montevideo, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 89.39%
    • Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power: 10.61%
  • Watson, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 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 Chippewa County, Minnesota?

By total megawatt hours sold, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Chippewa County, Minnesota.

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

There are 6 electricity companies serving customers in Chippewa County, Minnesota.

What electricity companies offer service in Chippewa County, Minnesota?

How many power plants are within Chippewa County, Minnesota?

There is one active power plant in Chippewa County, Minnesota

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