Meeker County, MN: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Meeker County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Meeker County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Meeker County residents pay an average residential monthly electricity bill of $172.41, which is 55.50% higher than the Minnesota average bill of $110.88.

While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Meeker County's average is 19.20% below that at 13.03 cents per kilowatt hour.

Meeker County had a 1.82% increase in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent 12 months.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Meeker County is Northern States Power Company.

Citizens of Meeker County consume enough electricity to release 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the nationwide average of 4,114.63.

Meeker County ranks 43rd out of 87 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population using 268,898.77 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    268,899 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.56 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    93,937,939 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,037.22 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Litchfield

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Litchfield Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

9.98¢ per kWh

  • 2.63% higher than last month
  • 3.73% higher than April last year
  • 33.79% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 40.96% lower than the US average
  • 125th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 31 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since April last year
  • 734th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 181 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

9.86¢ per kWh

  • 0.3% higher than last month
  • 3.69% higher than April last year
  • 33.72% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 38.86% lower than the US average
  • 4th 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
  • 522nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 61 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$97.21 per month

  • 10.46% lower than last month
  • 3.13% lower than April last year
  • 2.59% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 13.78% lower than the US average
  • 616th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since April last year
  • 9,745th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,424 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,017 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$113.76 per month

  • 0.23% lower than last month
  • 0.4% higher than April last year
  • 3.25% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 16.4% lower than the US average
  • 611th 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
  • 7,119th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 359 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 89 since April last year

Litchfield, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, Litchfield's residential electricity rate is 9.86 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 33.72% below the state's average rate of 14.87 cents. With an estimated 2,718 residential customers, Litchfield Public Utilities is the largest provider in the city.

Emitting 26,391,280.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Litchfield ranks 133rd worst out of 915 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 552nd worst in Minnesota for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Litchfield must source the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Litchfield

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.103/kWh$0.084/kWh$139.76/mo.$84.56/mo.
4th9.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Litchfield
611th$113.76Average residential monthly electricity bill for Litchfield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Litchfield, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Litchfield Public UtilitiesBUNDLED9.1899.7421933,899.33,110,530.86
Meeker Coop Light & PowerBUNDLED12.87176.79130,208.7416,759,766.64

Dassel, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, Dassel's residential electricity rate is 15.01 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 0.89% above the state's average rate of 14.87 cents. With an estimated 295 residential customers, Northern States Power Company is the largest provider in the city.

Emitting 5,446,204.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Dassel ranks 307th worst out of 915 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 151st worst in Minnesota for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Dassel must source the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dassel

Dassel residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.115/kWh$175.74/mo.$99.33/mo.
459th15.01¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dassel
726th$134.77Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dassel Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dassel, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Meeker Coop Light & PowerBUNDLED12.87176.79130,208.7416,759,766.64
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.68101.718,918,772.061,487,259,077

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Watkins, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, Watkins' residential electricity rate is 15.74 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 5.82% above the state's average rate of 14.87 cents. Watkins is home to 813 citizens, making it the 393rd largest city by population in Minnesota. Northern States Power Company sells an estimated 3,361.9 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other vendors.

Emitting 3,282,256.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Watkins ranks 390th worst out of 915 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 151st worst in Minnesota for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Watkins must source the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Watkins

Watkins residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.118/kWh$161.47/mo.$84.88/mo.
551st15.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Watkins
648th$120.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Watkins Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Watkins, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Meeker Coop Light & PowerBUNDLED12.87176.79130,208.7416,759,766.64
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.68101.718,918,772.061,487,259,077

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Meeker County, Minnesota Details

Meeker County, Minnesota Net Metering

Out of the 4 companies in Meeker County, 100.00% of them have made it a point to offer net metering to their customers. The state has great net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

Meeker County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 3.69% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Meeker County having a rank of 674th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Meeker County:

  • Cedar Mills, Minnesota:
    • Meeker Coop Light & Power: 100.00%
  • Cosmos, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Darwin, Minnesota:
    • Meeker Coop Light & Power: 100.00%
  • Dassel, Minnesota:
    • Meeker Coop Light & Power: 43.98%
    • Northern States Power Company: 56.02%
  • Grove City, Minnesota:
    • Grove City Electric: 92.98%
    • Meeker Coop Light & Power: 7.02%
  • Kingston, Minnesota:
    • Meeker Coop Light & Power: 8.55%
    • Northern States Power Company: 91.45%
  • Litchfield, Minnesota:
    • Meeker Coop Light & Power: 18.18%
    • Litchfield Public Utilities: 81.82%
  • South Haven, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Watkins, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 75.35%
    • Meeker Coop Light & Power: 24.65%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Meeker County, Minnesota?

By total customer count, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Meeker County, Minnesota.

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

There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Meeker County, Minnesota.

Which electricity companies offer service in Meeker County, Minnesota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern States Power Company7,943
2Meeker Coop Light & Power6,502
3Litchfield Public Utilities3,014
4Grove City Electric388

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-20