Jackson County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Jackson County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Jackson County is the 5th highest county out of 87 counties in Minnesota for electricity production from wind per capita, averaging 36.82 megawatt hours per resident produced from wind turbines.
Jackson County has a population of 10,016 residents.
Jackson County uses only 31.39% of the electricity generated in the county.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Jackson County is 11.67 cents. This is approximately 27.59% below the nationwide average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Jackson County is Federated Rural Electric Association.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Jackson County totals $144.45. For comparison, the US average bill is $138.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
115,751 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.56 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
368,804 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
368,804 MWh
Production per Capita
36.82 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Jackson
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Rates and Production Categories
Jackson Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.58¢ per kWh
- 2.63% higher than last month
- 3.73% higher than April last year
- 9.96% lower than the Minnesota average
- 19.72% lower than the US average
- 257th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since April last year
- 7,733rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 281 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 634 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.41¢ per kWh
- 0.3% higher than last month
- 3.69% higher than April last year
- 9.87% lower than the Minnesota average
- 16.85% lower than the US average
- 255th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since April last year
- 9,102nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 26 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 826 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$88.97 per month
- 10.45% lower than last month
- 3.11% lower than April last year
- 6.11% lower than the Minnesota average
- 21.09% lower than the US average
- 486th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 55 since April last year
- 6,086th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,418 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,022 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$104.1 per month
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 0.41% higher than April last year
- 5.52% lower than the Minnesota average
- 23.5% lower than the US average
- 502nd in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 110 since April last year
- 4,229th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 340 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 506 since April last year
Jackson, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Jackson's citizens spend 13.41 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Minnesota and nationwide average rates of 14.87 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Jackson, Minnesota Electric Utility. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $104.1 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in the city enjoy a 6.11% markdown compared to the rest of the nation.
Electricity companies servicing Jackson must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 13,363,184.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 552nd highest in Minnesota for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jackson
Jackson residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Jackson, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 11.50 | 141.61 | 77,345.71 | 8,891,960.87 | |
| Jackson, Minnesota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 14.11 | 89.84 | 11,642.01 | 1,642,857.36 |
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Lakefield, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Lakefield's citizens spend 11.89 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Minnesota and nationwide average rates of 14.87 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Generation in Lakefield is about 1875.02% of the electricity demand of residents, leading to the ability to export or store excess production. The city had a 11.97% drop in the use of renewable fuel types, like solar and wind energy, compared to fossil fuel sources, like coal or natural gas.
There is one electricity plant in Lakefield. The use of electricity in the city accounts for 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 908th highest in Minnesota out of 915 cities. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 908th worst in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use. Lakefield's primary fuel source is Wind, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lakefield
Lakefield residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lakefield, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 11.50 | 141.61 | 77,345.71 | 8,891,960.87 | |
| Lakefield, Minnesota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 11.90 | 94.66 | 19.6 | 7,522.51 | 895,285.77 |
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Heron Lake, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Heron Lake's citizens spend 11.51 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Minnesota and nationwide average rates of 14.87 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Federated Rural Electric Association. With a population of 583 citizens, the city is the 472nd largest city by population in Minnesota.
Electricity companies servicing Heron Lake must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 2,353,696.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 151st highest in Minnesota for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Heron Lake
Heron Lake residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Heron Lake, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 11.50 | 141.61 | 77,345.71 | 8,891,960.87 |
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Electricity Production in Jackson County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Jackson County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lakefield Wind Project LLCBankers Commercial Corporation (100.00%) | Lakefield | MN | Wind | 368,804 |
Jackson County, Minnesota Details
Jackson County has one electricity plant. Electricity use in the county creates 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 2929th largest amount of any county in the country. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2929th worst for emissions per capita from electricity use. Jackson County's primary fuel source is Wind, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel.
Providers In Each City in Jackson County:
- Alpha, Minnesota:
- Federated Rural Electric Association: 50.00%
- Alpha, Minnesota Electric Utility: 50.00%
- Heron Lake, Minnesota:
- Federated Rural Electric Association: 100.00%
- Jackson, Minnesota:
- Jackson, Minnesota Electric Utility: 72.48%
- Federated Rural Electric Association: 27.52%
- Lakefield, Minnesota:
- Lakefield, Minnesota Electric Utility: 94.74%
- Federated Rural Electric Association: 5.26%
- Okabena, Minnesota:
- Federated Rural Electric Association: 100.00%
- Wilder, Minnesota:
- Federated Rural Electric Association: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Jackson County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federated Rural Electric Association | 3,614 |
| 2 | Jackson, Minnesota Electric Utility | 1,812 |
| 3 | Lakefield, Minnesota Electric Utility | 940 |
| 4 | South Central Electric Association | 144 |
| 5 | Alpha, Minnesota Electric Utility | 73 |
| 6 | Nobles Cooperative Electric | 42 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Jackson County, Minnesota?
The largest electricity provider in Jackson County, Minnesota by megawatt hours sold is Federated Rural Electric Association.
How many electric companies offer service in Jackson County, Minnesota?
There are 6 electricity providers operating in Jackson County, Minnesota.
How many power plants are located in Jackson County, Minnesota?
There is one power plant in Jackson County, Minnesota
