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Carlton County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Carlton County is the 693rd highest county in the US for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 1.48 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable sources.

Carlton County averages 20.83 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 394th highest in the United States out of 3230.

Carlton County had a 63.72% increase in hydroelectric power generation throughout the previous year.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Carlton County is Minnesota Power.

The 53,498.84 megawatt hours of electricity created by non-renewable fuels places Carlton County at 770th in the county out of 3230 counties in non-renewable power generation.

Carlton County is the 1316th most populated county in the nation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    420,275 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    806,330 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    752,832 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    53,499 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    22.31 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    96,063,841 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,657.74 kg

Table of Contents

Recent News
Cities within Carlton County
Cloquet, MN Electricity
Moose Lake, MN Electricity
Esko CDP, MN Electricity
Energy Production
Power Plants
Fuel Types & Emissions
Energy Loss
FAQ
Providers In Carlton County Cities

Recent Energy News in Cloquet

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Residential Electricity Prices

Commercial Electricity Prices

Industrial Electricity Prices

Electricity Production from Wood/Wood Waste Solids

Electricity Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Production from Black Liquour

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Production from Sludge Waste

Electricity Production from Conventional Hydroelectric

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Emission from Production from Wood/Wood Waste Solids

Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Emission from Production from Black Liquour

Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas

Cloquet Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

15.83¢ per kWh

  • 0.44% lower than last month
  • 18.08% higher than February last year
  • 6.91% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 2.87% lower than the US average
  • 323rd in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 80 since February last year
  • 15,934th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,106 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,580 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.52¢ per kWh

  • 1.41% higher than last month
  • 0.47% lower than February last year
  • 2.03% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 14.28% lower than the US average
  • 269th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
  • 11,677th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,113 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,147 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$110.62 per month

  • 18.81% lower than last month
  • 8.82% higher than February last year
  • 11.77% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 11.76% lower than the US average
  • 572nd in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 19 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 149 since February last year
  • 9,241st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 36 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,608 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$96.24 per month

  • 0.78% higher than last month
  • 2.52% lower than February last year
  • 6.69% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 27.38% lower than the US average
  • 99th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 288 since February last year
  • 2,354th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 394 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

14.7¢ per kWh

  • 0.66% lower than last month
  • 12.84% higher than February last year
  • 24.59% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 7.94% higher than the US average
  • 629th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 20,826th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 87 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,806 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

13.94¢ per kWh

  • 1.01% higher than last month
  • 3.78% higher than February last year
  • 12.96% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 1.28% lower than the US average
  • 626th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 18,524th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 969 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 939 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$572.06 per month

  • 9.97% lower than last month
  • 6.97% higher than February last year
  • 16.68% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 65.81% lower than the US average
  • 156th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
  • 15,655th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 120 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,538 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$565.81 per month

  • 0.55% higher than last month
  • 0.52% higher than February last year
  • 27.18% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 65.55% lower than the US average
  • 150th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since February last year
  • 13,574th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 40 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

9.07¢ per kWh

  • 7.15% lower than last month
  • 1.92% higher than February last year
  • 1.42% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 7.97% lower than the US average
  • 298th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 310 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since February last year
  • 16,675th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,012 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 95 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.75¢ per kWh

  • 0.16% higher than last month
  • 0.88% lower than February last year
  • 5.99% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 14.21% lower than the US average
  • 275th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since February last year
  • 17,299th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 535 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,116 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$110,071.07 per month

  • 10.7% lower than last month
  • 3.59% higher than February last year
  • 40.22% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 259.06% higher than the US average
  • 488th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 24,721st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 514 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 15 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$112,710.78 per month

  • 0.28% higher than last month
  • 3.36% lower than February last year
  • 40.44% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 230.64% higher than the US average
  • 198th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since February last year
  • 24,298th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 38 since February last year

Cloquet Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

15,270,528.06 MWh

  • 0.98% lower than last month
  • 4.87% higher than February last year
  • 102.54% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 58.14% higher than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 154 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 206th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 22 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

15,294,542.11 MWh

  • 0.77% higher than last month
  • 2.63% lower than February last year
  • 76.29% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 31.26% higher than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 154 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 232nd in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 61 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

38,651.71 MWh

  • 1.14% lower than last month
  • 2.29% higher than February last year
  • 151.04% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 66.94% higher than the US average
  • 9th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 236th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 15 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

38,178.02 MWh

  • 0.57% higher than last month
  • 5.67% lower than February last year
  • 119.81% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 48.48% higher than the US average
  • 9th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 245th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 12 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Wood/Wood Waste Solids Fuel Types for February, 2024

6,085.58 MWh

  • 12.81% lower than last month
  • 0.21% higher than February last year
  • 440.11% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 246.49% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 10 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 9th in the US out of 107 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Wood/Wood Waste Solids

6,471.02 MWh

  • 0.58% higher than last month
  • 1.06% lower than February last year
  • 315.35% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 244.44% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 10 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 11th in the US out of 107 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 19 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Wood/Wood Waste Solids Fuel Types for February, 2024

2,668,703.8 MWh

  • 12.8% lower than last month
  • 0.21% higher than February last year
  • 421.6% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 50.71% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 10 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 13th in the US out of 107 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Wood/Wood Waste Solids

2,837,680.89 MWh

  • 0.58% higher than last month
  • 1.06% lower than February last year
  • 268.22% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 52.46% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 10 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 18th in the US out of 107 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 20 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for February, 2024

51,932.18 MWh

  • 58.6% higher than last month
  • 20.65% higher than February last year
  • 747.02% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 40.24% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 71 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 45th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 29 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 19 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil

41,332.62 MWh

  • 2.4% lower than last month
  • 68.44% higher than February last year
  • 171.55% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 63.03% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 71 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since February last year
  • 81st in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 228 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Black Liquour Fuel Types for February, 2024

11,544,511.2 MWh

  • 2.57% higher than last month
  • 10.06% higher than February last year
  • 24.23% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 323.86% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1st in the US out of 36 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Black Liquour

11,317,868.22 MWh

  • 1.18% higher than last month
  • 4.02% lower than February last year
  • 25.75% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 239.8% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 3rd in the US out of 36 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

4,052.97 MWh

  • 6.27% lower than last month
  • 26.41% lower than February last year
  • 61.21% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 89.35% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 218th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 15 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

4,425.02 MWh

  • 2.71% lower than last month
  • 7.29% higher than February last year
  • 54.39% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 90.03% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since February last year
  • 238th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 143 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for February, 2024

149.98 MWh

  • 58.68% higher than last month
  • 20.67% higher than February last year
  • 1,462.83% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 39.06% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 71 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 32nd in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 35 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 20 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

119.34 MWh

  • 2.4% lower than last month
  • 68.41% higher than February last year
  • 447.54% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 18.75% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 71 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since February last year
  • 67th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 157 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Black Liquour Fuel Types for February, 2024

26,136.54 MWh

  • 2.57% higher than last month
  • 10.06% higher than February last year
  • 18.09% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 382.56% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1st in the US out of 36 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Black Liquour

25,623.39 MWh

  • 1.18% higher than last month
  • 4.02% lower than February last year
  • 19.8% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 284.11% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2nd in the US out of 36 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Sludge Waste Fuel Types for February, 2024

190.21 MWh

  • 11.51% higher than last month
  • 41.46% lower than February last year
  • 41.14% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 18.26% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 6th in the US out of 12 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Sludge Waste

287.13 MWh

  • 1.91% lower than last month
  • 2.49% higher than February last year
  • 9.43% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 22.76% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 2 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 5th in the US out of 12 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Conventional Hydroelectric Fuel Types for February, 2024

2,036.43 MWh

  • 0.44% lower than last month
  • 1.33% higher than February last year
  • 435.77% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 127.47% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 15 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 15th in the US out of 339 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Conventional Hydroelectric

1,252.12 MWh

  • 0.77% higher than last month
  • 54.67% lower than February last year
  • 286.54% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 9.27% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 15 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
  • 19th in the US out of 339 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 80 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

1,005,380.88 MWh

  • 6.27% lower than last month
  • 26.41% lower than February last year
  • 73.14% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 93.13% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 233rd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

1,097,660.38 MWh

  • 2.71% lower than last month
  • 7.29% higher than February last year
  • 70.76% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 93.81% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since February last year
  • 256th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 192 since February last year

Cloquet, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Cloquet are paying a residential electricity rate of 14.54 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 1.44% lower than the state's average rate of 14.75 cents. The city's use of renewable fuel types for electricity generation amounts to 33.18 megawatt hours per capita, which results in a ranking of 8th in the state out of 915 cities. Consumers in Cloquet consume 31.06% of the megawatt hours generated in the city limits and the remaining 68.94% can be exported or stored.

Cloquet has roughly 65.78% of its electricity produced by Black Liquour. Wood/Wood Waste Solids and Natural Gas make up the next highest amounts at 78,050.66 megawatt hours (16.60%) and 52,017.79 megawatt hours (11.06%), respectively. The city is the 77th highest ranked city in the state out of 915 when it comes to total emissions from electricity use, with the city emitting 57,233,523.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,555.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks the city as the 17th highest polluting city in Minnesota. Cloquet has 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 22nd most for a city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cloquet

Cloquet residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.070/kWh$136.25/mo.$46.58/mo.
395th14.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cloquet
64th$96.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cloquet Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cloquet, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Minnesota PowerBUNDLED14.5496.2211,775997,625.02145,011,477
1 providers total

Moose Lake, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Moose Lake are paying a residential electricity rate of 13.12 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 11.04% lower than the state's average rate of 14.75 cents. The city is the 125th highest producing city in the state out of 915 cities, averaging 0.02 megawatt hours produced per citizen. With an estimated 519 total residential customers, Moose Lake Water & Light is the largest supplier in the city.

Moose Lake's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 13,448,308.07 kilograms, which is 200th largest amount in Minnesota out of 915 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 4,127.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Moose Lake as the 46th highest polluting city in the state. Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 74.75% of the fuel used for electricity production in Moose Lake. Moose Lake has one power producing plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Moose Lake

Moose Lake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.070/kWh$136.25/mo.$46.58/mo.
285th13.12¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Moose Lake
19th$81.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Moose Lake Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Moose Lake, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lake Country PowerBUNDLED15.66144.31516,10680,800,800
Minnesota PowerBUNDLED14.5496.22997,625.02145,011,477
Moose Lake Water & LightBUNDLED12.6772.1253.95,212.25660,324.22
3 providers total

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Esko CDP, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Esko CDP are paying a residential electricity rate of 14.54 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 1.44% lower than the state's average rate of 14.75 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $96.22 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.3. Consumers in Esko CDP have a 13.88% reduction compared to the rest of the United States. With an estimated 306 total residential customers, Minnesota Power is the largest supplier in the city.

Esko CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 8,969,478.9 kilograms, which is 240th largest amount in Minnesota out of 915 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 4,122 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Esko CDP as the 58th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Esko CDP

Esko CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.070/kWh$136.25/mo.$46.58/mo.
395th14.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Esko CDP
64th$96.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Esko CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Esko CDP, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Minnesota PowerBUNDLED14.5496.22997,625.02145,011,477
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Electricity Production in Carlton 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 Carlton County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Sappi Cloquet MillSappi Cloquet LLC (100.00%)
Cloquet MN Black Liquour 458,528.59184,267,948.12401.87
ThomsonMinnesota Power (100.00%)
Carlton County MN Conventional Hydroelectric 333,713
Knife FallsMinnesota Power (100.00%)
Cloquet MN Conventional Hydroelectric 11,775
ScanlonMinnesota Power (100.00%)
Carlton County MN Conventional Hydroelectric 2,260
MP CSG 1 LLC
Wrenshall MN Solar 1,715
Moose LakeMoose Lake Water & Light (100.00%)
Moose Lake MN Distillate Fuel Oil 53.937,929.57703.7
6 power plants total

Carlton County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Carlton County has roughly 44.90% of its electricity produced by Conventional Hydroelectric. Black Liquour and Wood/Wood Waste Solids make up the next highest amounts at 309,357.39 megawatt hours (38.37%) and 78,050.66 megawatt hours (9.68%), respectively. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 96,063,840.84 kilograms, which is 36th largest emissions amount in Minnesota out of 87 counties. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the county, which amounts to 2,657.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks the county as the 67th highest polluting county in the state. Carlton County has 6 electricity generation plants, which is 460th most in the country.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
44.90%
BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
38.37%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
9.68%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
6.45%
SLUDGE WASTE
Sludge Waste
0.42%
OTHER
Other
0.18%

Carlton County, Minnesota Net Metering

Of the 4 electricity providers in Carlton County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Minnesota has some of the best regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar panels.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Carlton County is 4.39%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Minnesota Power, Lake Country Power, and East Central Energy. The countrywide average is 2.87%, meaning Carlton County ranks 1287th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Carlton County:

  • Barnum, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Carlton, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Cloquet, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Cromwell, Minnesota:
    • Lake Country Power: 100.00%
  • Kettle River, Minnesota:
    • Lake Country Power: 100.00%
  • Moose Lake, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 8.38%
    • Lake Country Power: 9.89%
    • Moose Lake Water & Light: 81.74%
  • Scanlon, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Wrenshall, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

Carlton County, Minnesota has 4 electricity providers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Carlton County, Minnesota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Minnesota Power15,196
2Lake Country Power2,604
3East Central Energy2,408
4Moose Lake Water & Light989

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

By total megawatt hours sold, Minnesota Power is the largest electricity supplier in Carlton County, Minnesota.

How many power plants are located within Carlton County, Minnesota?

There are 6 power plants in Carlton County, Minnesota

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2023-12-06