Blue Earth Light and Water
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About Blue Earth Light and Water
Blue Earth Light and Water is headquartered in Blue Earth, Minnesota and it supplies electricity in the population who live there. A total of 20,050 customers (63 industrial accounts, 1,619 commercial customers and 18,368 residential accounts) receive electricity from the company. Customers of Blue Earth Light and Water are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.50 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.29% less than Minnesota's average price of 15.54 cents and 1.65% below the national average of 15.76 cents. In 2022 the company sold 95.22% of their total megawatt hours disposed by way of normal retail sales to end users. The electricity sourced by the company is made up of primarily wholesale purchased megawatt hours, with 404,225 acquired by the company. The total revenue for Blue Earth Light and Water for 2022 from electricity sales was $52,471,000, with $51,702,000 coming from retail sales to end users.
The US average monthly residential power bill is $135.34, while the Blue Earth Light and Water average is 6.45% higher at $144.08 per month. Blue Earth Light and Water ranks 2115th in the nation for average monthly bill total. By megawatt hours generated, Blue Earth Light and Water is the 771st largest out of 3526 providers in the US. Consumers of the provider experience 0.77 electrical outages each year with outages lasting an average of 80.86 minutes. Blue Earth Light and Water is ranked as the 87th highest electricity producer in the state out of 161 providers.
Blue Earth Light and Water is one of 100 electric providers in the state who offer net metering to their consumers. This is a positive for any consumer potentially installing solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their excess wattage back to the electricity company.
Energy loss is a part of life when working with electricity transmission. Blue Earth Light and Water currently averages a loss of approximately 4.60% of the aggregate electricity they produce. This percentage of loss earns them a rank of 784th best out of 3526 suppliers who report energy loss in the country.
Blue Earth Light and Water Rate & Electric Bills
Blue Earth Light and Water residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
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Blue Earth Light and Water Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Subsidiary Company:Benco Electric Cooperative
- Headquarters:125 East 7th Street
Blue Earth, Minnesota 56013
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Timothy Stoner
Blue Earth Light and Water Contact
- Website:www.belw.org
- Customer Service Phone:(507) 526-2191
- Contact Page:www.belw.org
Blue Earth Light and Water Service
- Rates & Plans:www.belw.org
- States Served:
- Minnesota
- Counties Served:
- Faribault County
- Major Cities Served:
Quick Facts About Blue Earth Light and Water
Blue Earth Light and Water generates 71 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel sources, which is 544th out of 3526 providers in the United States.
Blue Earth Light and Water has no power production sources and must purchase all of the electricity they sell to consumers.
Energy Loss
Blue Earth Light and Water's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
18,605MWh
784 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Blue Earth Light and Water's Power Outages
80.86 min.
vs. national average of 137.24 min.
0.77 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.27
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Blue Earth Light and Water Coverage Map
Blue Earth Light and Water State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 20,050 | 52,700,435.6 | 16 | 100% |
Blue Earth Light and Water County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault County | 13,933 | 2 | 15.33 | $137.57/mo |
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Blue Earth Light and Water FAQ:
What percentage of Blue Earth Light and Water's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuels?
Blue Earth Light and Water generates 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
Does Blue Earth Light and Water have any subsidiary companies?
Blue Earth Light and Water is a parent company of Benco Electric Cooperative.
What percentage of Blue Earth Light and Water's electricity is generated from renewable fuel sources?
Blue Earth Light and Water generates 0% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
How much is the average bundled bill for Blue Earth Light and Water customers each month?
Customers of Blue Earth Light and Water pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $144.08.
What is the phone number for Blue Earth Light and Water?
The Blue Earth Light and Water phone number is (507) 526-2191.
Who is the CEO of Blue Earth Light and Water?
The CEO of Blue Earth Light and Water is Timothy Stoner.
When will Blue Earth Light and Water power be restored?
Blue Earth Light and Water's outages last, on average, roughly 80.86 minutes per outage.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Blue Earth Light and Water customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for consumers of Blue Earth Light and Water is 15.50 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
