Steele County, MN: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Steele County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Steele County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

During the course of the preceding year, Steele County saw a 1.82% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.

The electricity consumed by citizens of Steele County is produced in other counties as the county has no power generation sources.

Residents of Steele County are paying, on average, 4.10% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 15.46 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

Steele County ranks as the 1430th highest pollution level due to electricity use in the United States and 27th worst in the state, emitting 150,842,496.89 kilograms of CO2 gases.

The largest provider in Steele County by megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.

Steele County is the 1277th most populated county in the nation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    431,789 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.56 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    150,842,497 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,037.22 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Owatonna

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Owatonna Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

14.16¢ per kWh

  • 2.47% higher than last month
  • 3.23% higher than April last year
  • 6.12% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 16.29% lower than the US average
  • 317th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since April last year
  • 10,799th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 750 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,985 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.97¢ per kWh

  • 0.27% higher than last month
  • 3.82% higher than April last year
  • 6.09% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 13.37% lower than the US average
  • 318th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since April last year
  • 12,819th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 28 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,215 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$73.34 per month

  • 10.38% lower than last month
  • 3.37% lower than April last year
  • 22.6% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 34.95% lower than the US average
  • 126th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 88 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 90 since April last year
  • 2,127th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 215 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 621 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$86.47 per month

  • 0.25% lower than last month
  • 0.65% higher than April last year
  • 21.52% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 36.46% lower than the US average
  • 34th 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
  • 1,438th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 724 since April last year

Owatonna, MN Electricity Overview

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Owatonna's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.97 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Minnesota and nationwide average prices of 14.87 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Owatonna Public Utilities sells an estimated 307,847.73 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $86.47 per month, while the US average is $138.02.

On average, Owatonna citizens emit 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 22nd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 106,445,233.87 kilograms, which is the 39th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Owatonna has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Owatonna

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.117/kWh$111.86/mo.$68.82/mo.
318th13.97¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Owatonna
34th$86.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Owatonna Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Owatonna, 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
Owatonna Public UtilitiesBUNDLED13.6983.6936875,08810,280,440.65
Steele Waseca Cooperative ElectricBUNDLED15.34144.16110,590.9716,960,403.86

Blooming Prairie, MN Electricity Overview

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Blooming Prairie's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.45 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Minnesota and nationwide average prices of 14.87 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Blooming Prairie, Minnesota Electric Utility sells an estimated 6,125.7 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $87.87 per month, while the US average is $138.02.

On average, Blooming Prairie citizens emit 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 22nd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 8,373,185.73 kilograms, which is the 250th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Blooming Prairie has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blooming Prairie

Blooming Prairie residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.122/kWh$171.82/mo.$70.50/mo.
356th14.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Blooming Prairie
41st$87.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Blooming Prairie Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Blooming Prairie, Minnesota Electric UtilityBUNDLED14.4286.691445,749.99828,991.33
Steele Waseca Cooperative ElectricBUNDLED15.34144.16110,590.9716,960,403.86

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Medford, MN Electricity Overview

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Medford's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.54 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the Minnesota average price of 14.87 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 1,105.16 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city.

On average, Medford citizens emit 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 151st worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 5,179,747.97 kilograms, which is the 315th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Medford has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Medford

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.161/kWh$0.131/kWh$179.45/mo.$108.48/mo.
517th15.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Medford
752nd$138Average residential monthly electricity bill for Medford Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Medford, 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
Steele Waseca Cooperative ElectricBUNDLED15.34144.16110,590.9716,960,403.86

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Steele County, Minnesota Details

Steele County, Minnesota Net Metering

Of the 4 electricity suppliers in Steele County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Consumers in Minnesota have highly favorable net metering laws that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 providers who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 2.76%. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the Minnesota average is 3.21%, resulting in a rank of 295th best in the nation and a state rank of best out of 3230 and 87 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Steele County:

  • Blooming Prairie, Minnesota:
    • Blooming Prairie, Minnesota Electric Utility: 97.96%
    • Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric: 2.04%
  • Ellendale, Minnesota:
    • Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric: 100.00%
  • Medford, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 14.55%
    • Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric: 85.45%
  • Owatonna, Minnesota:
    • Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric: 2.34%
    • Northern States Power Company: 7.54%
    • Owatonna Public Utilities: 90.12%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Steele County, Minnesota?

The largest electricity supplier in Steele County, Minnesota by total revenue is Northern States Power Company.

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

There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in Steele County, Minnesota.

Which electricity companies offer service in Steele County, Minnesota?

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-06-23