Rice County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Rice County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Rice County generates 7,994 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 6th in the state out of 87 counties for total megawatt hours produced using solar power sources.
Rice County is home to 67,693 citizens and its power generating plants generate 7,994 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 0.12 megawatt hours per capita.
Solar power generation in Rice County has grown from 7,052 megawatt hours to 7,994 megawatt hours per year over the course of the previous year.
Rice County is home to over 67,693 residents and generates 7,994 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.12 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Rice County 356th in the nation out of 3230 counties for solar megawatt hours produced per capita.
Rice County is ranked as the 903rd highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country with 782,300.36 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers living there.
The usage of renewable fuel types for electricity generation in Rice County grew by 13.36% last year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
782,300 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.56 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,994 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
7,994 MWh
Production per Capita
0.12 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
270,498,606 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,995.96 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Faribault
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Faribault Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.8¢ per kWh
- 1.16% higher than last month
- 0.81% lower than April last year
- 11.43% higher than the Minnesota average
- 0.64% lower than the US average
- 648th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has increased by 30 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 34 since April last year
- 20,271st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,269 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,664 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.48¢ per kWh
- 0.07% lower than last month
- 4.95% higher than April last year
- 10.82% higher than the Minnesota average
- 2.24% higher than the US average
- 649th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 23 since April last year
- 21,853rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 283 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,796 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$85.82 per month
- 9.8% lower than last month
- 5.48% lower than April last year
- 9.43% lower than the Minnesota average
- 23.89% lower than the US average
- 463rd in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 120 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 5,247th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,094 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,598 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$107.83 per month
- 0.38% lower than last month
- 2.68% higher than April last year
- 2.14% lower than the Minnesota average
- 20.76% lower than the US average
- 566th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 161 since April last year
- 5,264th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 380 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,157 since April last year
Faribault, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Faribault's residential electricity rate is 16.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.82% higher than the average Minnesota price of 14.87 cents and 2.24% higher than the US average of 16.12. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Minnesota average monthly residential power bill is $110.88, while the Faribault average is 2.75% less at $107.83 per month. This is the 566th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Minnesota.
Faribault has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 151st worst polluter in the state out of 915 cities. Total emissions in the city are 98,144,718.02 kilograms, which is the 45th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Faribault
Faribault residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Faribault, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.68 | 101.71 | 8,918,772.06 | 1,487,259,077 | |
| Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 15.34 | 144.16 | 110,590.97 | 16,960,403.86 |
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Northfield, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Northfield's residential electricity rate is 16.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.09% higher than the average Minnesota price of 14.87 cents and 3.41% higher than the US average of 16.12. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company. With 100.00% of its electricity production coming from sustainable fuels, the city ranks 1st in Minnesota out of 915 cities for total electricity production from renewable fuel sources.
Northfield's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Approximately 79,461,587.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption per year. The city also ranks 903rd worst in the state in emissions per resident, averaging 3,900.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Northfield has the 6th highest number of electricity plants of any city in Minnesota, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Northfield
Northfield residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Northfield, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.68 | 101.71 | 8,918,772.06 | 1,487,259,077 |
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Lonsdale, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Lonsdale's residential electricity rate is 16.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.91% higher than the average Minnesota price of 14.87 cents and 0.45% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.
Lonsdale has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 552nd worst polluter in the state out of 915 cities. Total emissions in the city are 18,603,490.77 kilograms, which is the 159th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lonsdale
Lonsdale residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lonsdale, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.40 | 138.06 | 447,775.76 | 64,484,729.33 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.68 | 101.71 | 8,918,772.06 | 1,487,259,077 | |
| Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 15.34 | 144.16 | 110,590.97 | 16,960,403.86 |
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Electricity Production in Rice County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Rice County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dundas Solar Holdings LLC CSGEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Northfield | MN | Solar | 7,994 |
Rice County, Minnesota Details
Rice County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Emitting 270,498,605.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county ranks 15th worst out of 87 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 2086th worst in emissions per resident, averaging 3,995.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Rice County is home to one electricity plant.
Providers In Each City in Rice County:
- Dundas, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Faribault, Minnesota:
- Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric: 14.31%
- Northern States Power Company: 85.69%
- Lonsdale, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 56.32%
- Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric: 38.75%
- Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative: 4.94%
- Morristown, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Nerstrand, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Northfield, 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 companies offer service in Rice County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern States Power Company | 56,769 |
| 2 | Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative | 3,248 |
| 3 | Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2,708 |
| 4 | Dakota Electric Association | 1,345 |
| 5 | Goodhue County Coop Elec Assn | 52 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Rice County, Minnesota?
The largest electricity provider in Rice County, Minnesota by total customer count is Northern States Power Company.
How many electric companies offer service in Rice County, Minnesota?
There are 5 electricity companies offering service in Rice County, Minnesota.
How many power plants are located in Rice County, Minnesota?
There is one active electricity plant located in Rice County, Minnesota
