Olmsted County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Olmsted County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Olmsted County is the 425th most populous county in the nation.
Olmsted County has accomplished a decrease of 12.02% in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production during the course of the previous 12 months.
Olmsted County emits 3,942.94 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2126th worst polluting county in the United States by per capita pollution.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Olmsted County saw a 2.16% rise in the previous 12 months.
Olmsted County consumes 1604.75% more megawatt hours than it produces each year.
As the 13th highest county in Minnesota for non-renewable generation per capita, Olmsted County generates 0.68 megawatt hours per person a year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,895,512 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.56 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
111,190 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
111,190 MWh
Production per Capita
0.68 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
646,721,693 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,942.94 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Rochester
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Rochester Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.54¢ per kWh
- 1.45% higher than last month
- 0.98% higher than April last year
- 16.34% higher than the Minnesota average
- 3.73% higher than the US average
- 900th 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
- 23,101st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 183 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 273 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.04¢ per kWh
- 0.08% higher than last month
- 6.34% higher than April last year
- 14.58% higher than the Minnesota average
- 5.7% higher than the US average
- 899th 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
- 23,771st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,134 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$81.01 per month
- 4.03% lower than last month
- 1.27% lower than April last year
- 14.51% lower than the Minnesota average
- 28.15% lower than the US average
- 392nd in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 343 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 212 since April last year
- 3,600th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,063 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,459 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$99.25 per month
- 0.09% lower than last month
- 5.21% higher than April last year
- 9.93% lower than the Minnesota average
- 27.07% lower than the US average
- 254th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 195 since April last year
- 3,142nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,348 since April last year
Rochester, MN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Rochester is about 17.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 899th out of 915 cities in the state. The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Rochester average is 28.09% lower at $99.25 per month. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Rochester Public Utilities.
Electricity use in Rochester results in the release of 482,676,294.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 3rd largest emissions amount in the state out of 915 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which amounts to 3,959.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Rochester is the 901st highest polluting city in Minnesota. Around 74.74% of Rochester's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Purchased Steam and Distillate Fuel Oil make up the next highest totals for a fuel type at 13,516.22 megawatt hours (23.15%) and 1,229.59 megawatt hours (2.11%), respectively. Rochester has one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rochester
Rochester residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rochester, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People's Cooperative Services | BUNDLED | 16.73 | 142.73 | 202,757.69 | 33,921,177.22 | |
| Rochester Public Utilities | BUNDLED | 17.05 | 98.21 | 15,534.02 | 374,601.98 | 63,872,177 |
Zips with electric coverage in Rochester, Minnesota include: 55901, 55904, 55902, 55906, 55976, 55920, 55960, 55905
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Stewartville, MN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Stewartville is about 16.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 896th out of 915 cities in the state. People's Cooperative Services has an estimated 61 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The Minnesota average monthly residential electric bill is $110.88, while the Stewartville average is 28.74% higher at $142.74 per month. This ranks the city 782nd in the state for average monthly bill total.
Coming in at as the 131st worst ranked city out of 915 cities in the state, Stewartville releases 26,726,369.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 552nd worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,037.22 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Stewartville
Stewartville residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Stewartville, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People's Cooperative Services | BUNDLED | 16.73 | 142.73 | 202,757.69 | 33,921,177.22 |
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Byron, MN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Byron is about 16.70 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 886th out of 915 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 11,221.03 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest vendor in the city.
Coming in at as the 136th worst ranked city out of 915 cities in the state, Byron releases 25,111,482.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 552nd worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,037.22 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Byron
Byron residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Byron, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 | |
| People's Cooperative Services | BUNDLED | 16.73 | 142.73 | 202,757.69 | 33,921,177.22 |
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Electricity Production in Olmsted County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Olmsted County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Franklin Heating StationFranklin Heating Station (100.00%) | Rochester | MN | Natural Gas | 58,375.66 | 10,957,035.87 | 187.7 | ||
Saint Marys Hospital Power PlantSt Mary's Hospital (100.00%) | Olmsted County | MN | Natural Gas | 52,814.51 | 12,424,028.84 | 235.24 |
Olmsted County, Minnesota Details
Electricity use in Olmsted County results in the release of 646,721,693.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 511th highest in the country out of 3230 counties and 8th highest in the state out of 87 counties. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 3,942.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Olmsted County as the 70th highest polluting county in Minnesota. Natural Gas makes up 86.42% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Olmsted County. Purchased Steam and Distillate Fuel Oil make up 12.16% and 1.42% of generation, respectively. Olmsted County has the 6th highest power producing plants of any county in the state, with 2 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Olmsted County:
- Byron, Minnesota:
- People's Cooperative Services: 41.81%
- Northern States Power Company: 58.19%
- Dover, Minnesota:
- People's Cooperative Services: 100.00%
- Eyota, Minnesota:
- People's Cooperative Services: 100.00%
- Oronoco, Minnesota:
- People's Cooperative Services: 100.00%
- Rochester, Minnesota:
- Rochester Public Utilities: 97.71%
- People's Cooperative Services: 2.29%
- Stewartville, Minnesota:
- People's Cooperative Services: 100.00%
* 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 Olmsted County, Minnesota?
The largest electricity supplier in Olmsted County, Minnesota by total customer count is Rochester Public Utilities.
Which electricity companies offer service in Olmsted County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester Public Utilities | 59,366 |
| 2 | People's Cooperative Services | 10,866 |
| 3 | Northern States Power Company | 5,482 |
How many power plants are within Olmsted County, Minnesota?
Olmsted County, Minnesota has 2 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Olmsted County, Minnesota?
Olmsted County, Minnesota is home to 3 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
