Douglas County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Douglas County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Douglas County enjoy an average rate that is 19.26% below that at 13.02 cents per kilowatt hour.
There was a 1.82% rise in CO2 emissions per capita within the preceding year in Douglas County.
Residents of Douglas County use enough electricity to release 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per person, compared to the US average of 4,114.63.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Douglas County is Alexandria Utilities.
Douglas County comes in as the 1401st highest pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the country, releasing 156,409,817.59 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Douglas County residents pay an average residential monthly electricity bill of $147.1, which is 6.58% higher than the national average bill of $138.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
447,725 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.56 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
156,409,818 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,037.22 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Alexandria
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Alexandria Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
11.13¢ per kWh
- 2.43% higher than last month
- 3.73% higher than April last year
- 26.17% lower than the Minnesota average
- 34.17% lower than the US average
- 156th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 2,469th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 143 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 541 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.06¢ per kWh
- 0.3% higher than last month
- 3.21% higher than April last year
- 25.61% lower than the Minnesota average
- 31.37% lower than the US average
- 25th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 2,067th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 242 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$73.52 per month
- 11.15% lower than last month
- 3.24% lower than April last year
- 22.42% lower than the Minnesota average
- 34.79% lower than the US average
- 130th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 89 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 93 since April last year
- 2,140th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 244 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 623 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$86.48 per month
- 0.24% lower than last month
- 0.21% lower than April last year
- 21.51% lower than the Minnesota average
- 36.44% lower than the US average
- 35th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 1,439th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 706 since April last year
Alexandria, MN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 11.06 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Alexandria, which is 25.61% below the average Minnesota price of 14.87 cents and 31.37% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 127,472.92 megawatt hours, Alexandria Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Alexandria average is 37.34% lower at $86.48 per month.
Alexandria citizens average 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 22nd highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 56,642,138.79 kilograms, which is the 78th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Alexandria have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alexandria
Alexandria residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alexandria, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.95 | 82.86 | 31 | 72,266.74 | 7,909,836.13 |
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.04 | 95.03 | 516,731.53 | 57,068,640 | |
| Runestone Electric Association | BUNDLED | 13.38 | 157.16 | 183,333.02 | 24,524,482.57 |
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Osakis, MN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.67 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Osakis, which is 12.09% above the average Minnesota price of 14.87 cents and 3.41% more than the US average of 16.12. Selling an estimated 12,291.49 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Osakis average is 26.27% lower at $101.76 per month.
Osakis citizens average 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 151st highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 6,766,373.81 kilograms, which is the 282nd worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Osakis have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Osakis
Osakis residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Osakis, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.68 | 101.71 | 8,918,772.06 | 1,487,259,077 |
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Evansville, MN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 11.20 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Evansville, which is 24.71% below the average Minnesota price of 14.87 cents and 30.55% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 52 total residential customers, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest supplier in the city. Evansville has the 453rd largest population in Minnesota, with 633 residents living within its borders.
Evansville citizens average 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 151st highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 2,555,557.65 kilograms, which is the 450th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Evansville have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Evansville
Evansville residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Evansville, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.04 | 95.03 | 516,731.53 | 57,068,640 | |
| Runestone Electric Association | BUNDLED | 13.38 | 157.16 | 183,333.02 | 24,524,482.57 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Douglas County, Minnesota?
There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in Douglas County, Minnesota.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Douglas County, Minnesota?
By total revenue, Alexandria Utilities is the largest electricity company in Douglas County, Minnesota.
What electricity companies offer service in Douglas County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria Utilities | 9,646 |
| 2 | Runestone Electric Association | 5,791 |
| 3 | Otter Tail Power Company | 4,932 |
| 4 | Lake Region Electric Cooperative | 69 |
