Sherburne County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Sherburne County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
The use of natural gas in Sherburne County yields a total of 64,564.57 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 6th in the state out of 87 counties.
Sherburne County generates 16,411 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 348th out of 3230 counties in the US for total megawatt hours generated from solar power.
In the previous year, Sherburne County saw a 2.62% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.
In Sherburne County, 7,077,495.99 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuels. Sherburne County is 151st out of 3230 counties in the US for total electricity production from non-renewable fuel types.
Sherburne County consumes about 16.43% of the production put out by its power generation plants, this means they must export or store the remaining amount.
Citizens of Sherburne County consume enough electricity to emit 10,805.91 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the national average of 4,114.63.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,165,182 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.56 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,093,907 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
16,411 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
7,077,496 MWh
Production per Capita
70.36 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,089,495,402 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
10,805.91 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Elk River
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Elk River Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.09¢ per kWh
- 2.63% higher than last month
- 3.73% higher than April last year
- 6.68% higher than the Minnesota average
- 4.88% lower than the US average
- 553rd in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 18,811th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 568 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 424 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.88¢ per kWh
- 0.3% higher than last month
- 3.69% higher than April last year
- 6.79% higher than the Minnesota average
- 1.49% lower than the US average
- 561st in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 19,646th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 89 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 935 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$99.79 per month
- 10.45% lower than last month
- 3.12% lower than April last year
- 5.32% higher than the Minnesota average
- 11.49% lower than the US average
- 639th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since April last year
- 11,176th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,287 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,456 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$116.78 per month
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 0.41% higher than April last year
- 5.99% higher than the Minnesota average
- 14.18% lower than the US average
- 629th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since April last year
- 8,430th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 259 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11 since April last year
Elk River, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Elk River's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.79% more than the average state rate of 14.87 cents. There is a deficit of 229,620.72 megawatt hours in the city due to the fact that citizens are using 354.95% more electricity than the city's electricity facilities generate. This results in the city having to import extra electricity. Elk River Utilities has an estimated 10,443 residential customers, more than any other electricity supplier who operates in the city.
Roughly 119,176,256.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Elk River because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,679.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to one electricity generation plant. Elk River's power plants mainly use Natural Gas, which accounts for 99.80% (or 64,564.57 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elk River
Elk River residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elk River, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.87 | 116.77 | 17,740 | 92,512.71 | 14,678,294.02 |
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Big Lake, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Big Lake's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 14.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.75% less than the average state rate of 14.87 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Minnesota average monthly residential power bill is $110.88, while the Big Lake average is 5.61% less at $104.66 per month. This ranks the city 511th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 46,888,225.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Big Lake because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Big Lake has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Big Lake
Big Lake residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Big Lake, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connexus Energy | BUNDLED | 13.34 | 105.82 | 1,264,402.37 | 168,710,057 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.68 | 101.71 | 8,918,772.06 | 1,487,259,077 |
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Zimmerman, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Zimmerman's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 13.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.36% less than the average state rate of 14.87 cents. Connexus Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Minnesota average monthly residential power bill is $110.88, while the Zimmerman average is 4.52% less at $105.87 per month. This ranks the city 545th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 24,659,314.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Zimmerman because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Zimmerman has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Zimmerman
Zimmerman residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Zimmerman, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connexus Energy | BUNDLED | 13.34 | 105.82 | 1,264,402.37 | 168,710,057 |
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Electricity Production in Sherburne County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Sherburne County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker | MN | Coal | 7,012,805.02 | 6,594,150,200 | 940.3 | 12/2034 | ||
Elk RiverGreat River Energy (100.00%) | Elk River | MN | Natural Gas | 64,691 | 38,959,836.26 | 602.25 | ||
Sherburne Community SolarSoCore Sherburne 1, LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 8,526 | ||||
Nautilus Saint Cloud Solar (CSG)Nautilus Solar (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 7,885 |
Sherburne County, Minnesota Details
Sherburne County's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 1,089,495,402.22 kilograms, which is the 317th largest amount of any county in the country. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 10,805.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Sherburne County is the 322nd highest polluting county in the United States. Coal makes up 98.66% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Sherburne County. Other fuel types used include Natural Gas at 0.91% and Solar at 0.23%. Sherburne County is home to 4 power generation plants, which is the 2nd most power plants within a county in Minnesota.
Providers In Each City in Sherburne County:
- Becker, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 75.97%
- Connexus Energy: 24.03%
- Big Lake, Minnesota:
- Connexus Energy: 70.55%
- Northern States Power Company: 29.45%
- Clear Lake, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 98.33%
- Connexus Energy: 1.67%
- Elk River, Minnesota:
- Elk River Utilities: 100.00%
- Zimmerman, Minnesota:
- Connexus Energy: 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 Sherburne County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connexus Energy | 50,945 |
| 2 | Northern States Power Company | 16,905 |
| 3 | Elk River Utilities | 10,733 |
| 4 | East Central Energy | 260 |
How many power plants are within Sherburne County, Minnesota?
Sherburne County, Minnesota has 4 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Sherburne County, Minnesota?
By total megawatt hours sold, Connexus Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
How many electric companies offer service in Sherburne County, Minnesota?
There are 4 electricity providers offering service in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
