Swift County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Swift County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
The electricity consumed by consumers in Swift County is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power generation facilities.
Swift County saw a 1.82% increase in CO2 emissions per capita over the course of the last 12 months.
Swift County is the 68th largest county by population in the state, with 9,810 residents .
Swift County has emissions of 4,037.22 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2058th worst polluting county in the United States by per capita pollution.
Swift County ranks 68th out of 87 counties in the state for total consumption, with its citizens using over 100,000 megawatt hours.
Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Swift County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
113,370 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.56 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
39,605,088 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,037.22 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Benson
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Benson Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
10.15¢ per kWh
- 2.63% higher than last month
- 3.73% higher than April last year
- 32.68% lower than the Minnesota average
- 39.98% lower than the US average
- 129th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 849th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 13 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 480 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.02¢ per kWh
- 0.3% higher than last month
- 3.69% higher than April last year
- 32.61% lower than the Minnesota average
- 37.84% lower than the US average
- 6th 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
- 608th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 26 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$74.21 per month
- 10.45% lower than last month
- 3.15% lower than April last year
- 21.69% lower than the Minnesota average
- 34.18% lower than the US average
- 140th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 98 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since April last year
- 2,179th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 209 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 718 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$86.84 per month
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 0.41% higher than April last year
- 21.18% lower than the Minnesota average
- 36.18% lower than the US average
- 37th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 1,466th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 13 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 738 since April last year
Benson, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Benson's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 10.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 32.61% less than the average state rate of 14.87 cents. Benson Municipal Utilities 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 Benson average is 21.68% less at $86.84 per month. This ranks the city 37th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 13,649,826.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Benson because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Benson has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benson
Benson residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Benson, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agralite Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.00 | 191.59 | 72,444.1 | 9,416,093.28 | |
| Benson Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 9.87 | 81.73 | 136 | 13,966.63 | 1,378,034.27 |
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Appleton, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Appleton's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 11.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.45% less than the average state rate of 14.87 cents. Otter Tail 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 Appleton average is 14.30% less at $95.03 per month. This ranks the city 146th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 5,337,199.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Appleton because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Appleton has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Appleton
Appleton residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Appleton, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.04 | 95.03 | 516,731.53 | 57,068,640 |
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Murdock, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Murdock's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 11.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.64% less than the average state rate of 14.87 cents. Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $101.01 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Customers in the city enjoy a 8.90% markdown compared to other citizens in the nation.
Roughly 1,130,420.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Murdock because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,037.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Murdock has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Murdock
Murdock residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Murdock, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agralite Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.00 | 191.59 | 72,444.1 | 9,416,093.28 | |
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.04 | 95.03 | 516,731.53 | 57,068,640 |
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FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Swift County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otter Tail Power Company | 3,713 |
| 2 | Agralite Electric Cooperative | 1,881 |
| 3 | Benson Municipal Utilities | 1,675 |
| 4 | Kandiyohi Power Cooperative | 398 |
| 5 | Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power | 28 |
How many electric companies offer service in Swift County, Minnesota?
Swift County, Minnesota has 5 electricity providers operating in the area.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Swift County, Minnesota?
By total megawatt hours sold, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Swift County, Minnesota.
