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Stearns County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Wind generates 280,585 megawatt hours of electricity in Stearns County. This equals roughly 1.75 megawatt hours per person in Stearns County being produced from wind power, giving the county a rank of 290th highest county out of 3230 counties in the US in that category.

Ranking 258th in wind power generation in the nation out of 3230 counties, Stearns County has a total yield of 280,585 megawatt hours from wind power.

Stearns County generates 15.14% of their needed electricity and must bring in the additional 84.86% from other counties.

Stearns County saw a 3.51% increase in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the last 12 months.

Stearns County is ranked 566th in the US out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at 1.75 megawatt hours per person each year.

With a Minnesota average residential electricity bill of $110.88, Stearns County citizens pay about 28.49% more than other citizens per month for electricity.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,853,735 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.56 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    280,585 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    280,585 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.75 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    549,569,172 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,426.13 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in St. Cloud

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St. Cloud Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

15.67¢ per kWh

  • 1.33% higher than last month
  • 0.14% higher than April last year
  • 3.91% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 7.35% lower than the US average
  • 473rd in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 38 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 87 since April last year
  • 17,800th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 82 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 721 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.39¢ per kWh

  • 0.01% higher than last month
  • 4.26% higher than April last year
  • 3.5% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 4.52% lower than the US average
  • 483rd in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since April last year
  • 18,104th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 188 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,057 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$94.12 per month

  • 9.6% lower than last month
  • 4.59% lower than April last year
  • 0.67% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 16.52% lower than the US average
  • 588th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 84 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since April last year
  • 7,521st in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,155 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,243 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$115.65 per month

  • 0.32% lower than last month
  • 1.69% higher than April last year
  • 4.96% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 15.01% lower than the US average
  • 619th 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
  • 8,001st in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 95 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 415 since April last year

St. Cloud, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, St. Cloud's citizens spend 15.39 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Minnesota average rate of 14.87 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.

Electricity companies servicing St. Cloud must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 281,850,152.17 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 St. Cloud

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.119/kWh$153.80/mo.$83.73/mo.
483rd15.39¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of St. Cloud
619th$115.65Average residential monthly electricity bill for St. Cloud Residents

Electric Companies With Service in St. Cloud, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Connexus EnergyBUNDLED13.34105.821,264,402.37168,710,057
East Central EnergyBUNDLED16.39136.73546,88289,633,827
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.68101.718,918,772.061,487,259,077
Stearns ElectricBUNDLED12.26151.55354,171.7643,405,165.7
4 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in St. Cloud, Minnesota include: 56301, 56303, 56379, 56304, 56374, 56387, 55320

Sartell, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, Sartell's citizens spend 15.39 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Minnesota average rate of 14.87 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.

Electricity companies servicing Sartell must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 77,094,674.43 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 Sartell

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.158/kWh$0.117/kWh$155.69/mo.$83.23/mo.
484th15.39¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sartell
626th$116.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sartell Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sartell, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.68101.718,918,772.061,487,259,077
Stearns ElectricBUNDLED12.26151.55354,171.7643,405,165.7
2 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Sartell, Minnesota include: 56303, 56377, 56379

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Waite Park, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, Waite Park's citizens spend 16.29 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is more than 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 Northern States Power Company. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $106.04 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in the city enjoy a 4.36% markdown compared to the rest of the nation.

Electricity companies servicing Waite Park must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 33,286,844.92 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 Waite Park

Waite Park residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.168/kWh$0.120/kWh$146.95/mo.$71.58/mo.
610th16.29¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Waite Park
548th$106.04Average residential monthly electricity bill for Waite Park Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Waite Park, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.68101.718,918,772.061,487,259,077
Stearns ElectricBUNDLED12.26151.55354,171.7643,405,165.7
2 providers total

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Electricity Production in Stearns County, Minnesota

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Stearns County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Black Oak Wind FarmAmerican Electric Power (100.00%)
Stearns County MN Wind 280,585
1 power plant total

Stearns County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Stearns County has one electricity plant. Electricity use in the county creates 549,569,171.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 573rd largest amount of any county in the country. Averaging 3,426.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2330th worst for emissions per capita from electricity use. Stearns County's primary fuel source is Wind, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel.

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Stearns County, Minnesota Net Metering

Of the 7 electric providers in Stearns County, 6 of them report that they offer net metering. The state of Minnesota has highly favorable state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

There are 5 companies in Stearns County that report energy loss, including Northern States Power Company, Stearns Electric, and Minnesota Power. Together, these 5 electricity companies average a yearly energy loss of 3.74% of electricity produced. With a state average energy loss of 3.21%, Stearns County is the 38th best county in Minnesota for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Stearns County:

  • Albany, Minnesota:
    • Stearns Electric: 5.29%
    • Northern States Power Company: 94.71%
  • Avon, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Belgrade, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 98.05%
    • Stearns Electric: 1.95%
  • Cold Spring, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Eden Valley, Minnesota:
    • Meeker Coop Light & Power: 10.13%
    • Northern States Power Company: 89.87%
  • Elrosa, Minnesota:
    • Stearns Electric: 100.00%
  • Freeport, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 96.96%
    • Stearns Electric: 3.04%
  • Greenwald, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Holdingford, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Kimball, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 81.65%
    • Meeker Coop Light & Power: 18.35%
  • Lake Henry, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Meire Grove, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Melrose, Minnesota:
    • Melrose Public Utilities: 93.83%
    • Northern States Power Company: 1.01%
    • Stearns Electric: 5.16%
  • New Munich, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Paynesville, Minnesota:
    • Meeker Coop Light & Power: 2.62%
    • Northern States Power Company: 90.19%
    • Stearns Electric: 7.19%
  • Richmond, Minnesota:
    • Stearns Electric: 54.34%
    • Northern States Power Company: 45.66%
  • Rockville, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 5.09%
    • Stearns Electric: 94.91%
  • Roscoe, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Sartell, Minnesota:
    • Stearns Electric: 29.00%
    • Northern States Power Company: 71.00%
  • Sauk Centre, Minnesota:
    • Sauk Centre, Minnesota Electric Utility: 98.70%
    • Stearns Electric: 1.30%
  • Spring Hill, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • St. Anthony (Stearns County), Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 85.48%
    • Stearns Electric: 14.52%
  • St. Augusta, Minnesota:
    • Stearns Electric: 100.00%
  • St. Cloud, Minnesota:
    • Connexus Energy: 5.38%
    • Stearns Electric: 24.72%
    • East Central Energy: 3.89%
    • Northern States Power Company: 66.02%
  • St. Joseph, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 27.12%
    • Stearns Electric: 72.88%
  • St. Martin, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • St. Rosa, Minnesota:
    • Stearns Electric: 1.80%
    • Minnesota Power: 98.20%
  • St. Stephen, Minnesota:
    • Stearns Electric: 100.00%
  • Waite Park, Minnesota:
    • Stearns Electric: 8.59%
    • Northern States Power Company: 91.41%

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

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Stearns County, Minnesota?

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

The largest electricity provider in Stearns County, Minnesota by megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.

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

There are 7 electricity providers operating in Stearns County, Minnesota.

How many power plants are located in Stearns County, Minnesota?

There is one power plant in Stearns County, Minnesota

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-06-20