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Martin County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Martin County is home to 20,070 residents and its power generating plants produce 557,926 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 27.8 megawatt hours per capita.
Martin County is ranked 11th in Minnesota out of 87 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 21.96 megawatt hours per person each year.
As the 21st largest generator of electricity in Minnesota out of 87 counties, Martin County produces 557,926 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.
Releasing 21,869,376.1 kilograms of CO2 gases, Martin County has the 2558th highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 3230 counties in the country.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Martin County is 11.66 cents. This is approximately 27.21% lower than the nationwide average rate of 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.
Citizens in Martin County, on average, pay $151.53 per month for residential electricity, compared to the national average bill of $138.3.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
233,364 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.63 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
557,926 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
440,729 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
117,197 MWh
Production per Capita
27.8 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
21,869,376 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,089.66 kg
Recent Energy News in Fairmont
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Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,528 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,175th
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 106 positions to 154th, from last year's value of 48th
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 736.18 MWhs
- In Fairmont, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In Fairmont, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
- In Fairmont, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 154th, from last month's value of 153rd
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 607 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 392nd
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 9.27 MWhs
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 47 positions to 71st, from last year's value of 24th
- In Fairmont, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 2 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 1,001st
- In Fairmont, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 1 position to 999th, from last year's value of 998th
Electricity Production from Natural Gas
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank dropped by 505 positions to 1,061st, from last year's value of 556th
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 726.91 MWhs
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production state rank dropped by 33 positions to 53rd, from last year's value of 20th
- In Fairmont, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 5 positions to 1,060th, from last year's value of 1,055th
Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank dropped by 515 positions to 1,066th, from last year's value of 551st
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 406345.7246153846 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission state rank dropped by 31 positions to 53rd, from last year's value of 22nd
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,982 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 717th
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 125 positions to 154th, from last year's value of 29th
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 413594.46123076923 CO2 equivalent kgs
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 584 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 424th
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 7248.736615384615 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Fairmont, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 46 positions to 71st, from last year's value of 25th
Fairmont, MN Electricity Overview
Residents who call Fairmont home pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.66 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.95% below the average Minnesota rate of 14.75 cents. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $82.55. This is 40.31% less than the nationwide average of $138.3. Electricity generation facilities in Fairmont have, luckily, brought about a 31.09% decrease in the amount of fossil fuels used last year.
Coming in at as the 96th worst ranked city out of 915 cities in Minnesota, Fairmont releases 45,356,263.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More importantly, the city averages 4,334.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Roughly 98.83% of Fairmont's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Fairmont has one power producing plant within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairmont
Fairmont residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fairmont, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Public Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.75 | 75.88 | 37,269.55 | 4,378,023.92 | |
| Federated Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 10.87 | 142.18 | 88,524 | 9,626,000 |
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Truman, MN Electricity Overview
Residents who call Truman home pay an average residential electricity rate of 20.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 41.20% above the average Minnesota rate of 14.75 cents. Selling an estimated 4,571.36 megawatt hours a year, Truman, Minnesota Electric Utility is the largest supplier in the city. The city has had a 20.00% drop in non-renewable fuel type use for electricity production.
Coming in at as the 325th worst ranked city out of 915 cities in Minnesota, Truman releases 4,842,634.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More importantly, the city averages 4,128.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Roughly 100.00% of Truman's electricity is generated using Distillate Fuel Oil. Truman has one power producing plant within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Truman
Truman residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Truman, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truman, Minnesota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 20.82 | 124.08 | 12 | 3,882.58 | 808,535.11 |
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Sherburn, MN Electricity Overview
Residents who call Sherburn home pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.27% below the average Minnesota rate of 14.75 cents. Federated Rural Electric Association sells an estimated 335.88 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other suppliers. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $142.18 per month.
Coming in at as the 350th worst ranked city out of 915 cities in Minnesota, Sherburn releases 4,109,637.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 4,122 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 58th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sherburn
Sherburn residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sherburn, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 10.87 | 142.18 | 88,524 | 9,626,000 |
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Electricity Production in Martin County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Martin County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trimont Area Wind FarmAvangrid (100.00%) | Martin County | MN | Wind | 417,784 | ||||
Lakefield JunctionGreat River Energy (100.00%) | Martin County | MN | Natural Gas | 67,838 | 46,254,836.51 | 681.84 | ||
OREG 3 IncOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%) | Martin County | MN | Waste Heat | 38,630 | ||||
Fairmont WindSouthern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (100.00%) | Martin County | MN | Wind | 16,360 | ||||
Fairmont (MN)Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (100.00%) | Fairmont | MN | Natural Gas | 10,717 | 6,018,732.93 | 561.61 | ||
Welcome Wind TurbineFederated Rural Electric Association (100.00%) | Martin County | MN | Wind | 6,585 | ||||
| Truman | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 12 | 11,779.2 | 981.6 |
Martin County, Minnesota Details
Martin County has 7 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 393rd most plants in a single county. Wind makes up 78.99% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Martin County. Natural Gas and Waste Heat make up 13.93% and 6.92% of production, respectively. Electricity use in Martin County results in the release of 21,869,376.1 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 2558th highest in the country out of 3230 counties. This total results in 1,089.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the county ranks 2738th worst in the country for pollution per capita.
Providers In Each City in Martin County:
- Ceylon, Minnesota:
- Ceylon, Minnesota Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Dunnell, Minnesota:
- Federated Rural Electric Association: 8.52%
- Dunnell, Minnesota Electric Utility: 91.48%
- Fairmont, Minnesota:
- Fairmont Public Utilities: 89.95%
- Federated Rural Electric Association: 10.05%
- Granada, Minnesota:
- Federated Rural Electric Association: 100.00%
- Northrop, Minnesota:
- Federated Rural Electric Association: 100.00%
- Ormsby, Minnesota:
- South Central Electric Association: 100.00%
- Sherburn, Minnesota:
- Federated Rural Electric Association: 100.00%
- Trimont, Minnesota:
- South Central Electric Association: 100.00%
- Truman, Minnesota:
- Truman, Minnesota Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Welcome, Minnesota:
- Federated Rural Electric Association: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Martin County, Minnesota?
The largest electricity provider in Martin County, Minnesota by total customer count is Fairmont Public Utilities.
How many electric companies offer service in Martin County, Minnesota?
Martin County, Minnesota is home to 6 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Martin County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairmont Public Utilities | 5,893 |
| 2 | Federated Rural Electric Association | 2,740 |
| 3 | South Central Electric Association | 932 |
| 4 | Truman, Minnesota Electric Utility | 678 |
| 5 | Ceylon, Minnesota Electric Utility | 217 |
| 6 | Benco Electric Cooperative | 101 |
How many power plants are in Martin County, Minnesota?
There are 7 active electricity plants located in Martin County, Minnesota
