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Olmsted County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Solar power usage in Olmsted County has gone up by 4.14% year over year, with 18,444 megawatt hours being generated from solar energy over the last 12 months compared to 17,711 the 12 months before.

Olmsted County has seen a 15.13% decline in the usage of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production over the last year, which is an admirable effort.

Olmsted County ranks 7th out of 87 counties in the state for total consumption, with its residents consuming over 1,900,000 megawatt hours.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Olmsted County is Rochester Public Utilities.

Olmsted County uses 688.08% more megawatt hours than it produces.

Olmsted County had a 3.37% rise in CO2 emissions per capita within the past 12 months.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,907,139 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    241,997 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    39,253 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    202,744 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.48 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    667,122,172 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,067.32 kg

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Rochester Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

16.29¢ per kWh

  • 2.34% higher than last month
  • The same as February last year
  • 10.05% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 0.02% lower than the US average
  • 340th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 289 since February last year
  • 16,572nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 473 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 45 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.94¢ per kWh

  • The same as last month
  • 7.58% higher than February last year
  • 14.32% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 0.02% 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 23 since February last year
  • 19,319th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,347 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,507 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$82.21 per month

  • 17.7% lower than last month
  • The same as February last year
  • 16.94% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 34.43% lower than the US average
  • 1st 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
  • 3,337th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 73 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,631 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$98.64 per month

  • The same as last month
  • 7.17% higher than February last year
  • 4.36% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 25.57% lower than the US average
  • 237th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 236 since February last year
  • 2,697th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,570 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

11.93¢ per kWh

  • 1.43% lower than last month
  • The same as February last year
  • 1.1% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 12.41% lower than the US average
  • 203rd in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 314 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 19 since February last year
  • 10,912th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,026 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 682 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

12.93¢ per kWh

  • The same as last month
  • 7.59% higher than February last year
  • 4.76% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 8.44% lower than the US average
  • 223rd in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 22 since February last year
  • 14,549th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 215 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,872 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$1,193.6 per month

  • 9.44% lower than last month
  • The same as February last year
  • 73.85% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 28.65% lower than the US average
  • 630th 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
  • 25,376th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 140 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 98 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$1,418.84 per month

  • The same as last month
  • 7.76% higher than February last year
  • 82.61% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 13.62% lower than the US average
  • 630th 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
  • 25,512th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 340 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.3¢ per kWh

  • 7.13% higher than last month
  • The same as February last year
  • 44.54% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 34.93% higher than the US average
  • 616th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 22,457th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 906 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 354 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

12.03¢ per kWh

  • The same as last month
  • 3.32% higher than February last year
  • 29.22% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 17.91% higher than the US average
  • 615th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 22,293rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 967 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$726,050 per month

  • 3.38% higher than last month
  • The same as February last year
  • 294.33% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 2,268.41% higher than the US average
  • 629th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 26,342nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 27 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$920,122.17 per month

  • The same as last month
  • 22.12% higher than February last year
  • 386.23% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 2,599.21% higher than the US average
  • 629th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 26,349th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 37 since February last year

Rochester Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

4,246.39 MWh

  • 17.73% lower than last month
  • 25.84% lower than February last year
  • 72.42% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 81.66% lower than the US average
  • 17th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 488th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 28 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 91 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

5,101.4 MWh

  • 1.83% lower than last month
  • 49.19% lower than February last year
  • 70.63% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 80.16% lower than the US average
  • 18th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
  • 468th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 43 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

788,240.18 MWh

  • 20.36% lower than last month
  • 27.39% lower than February last year
  • 89.55% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 91.84% lower than the US average
  • 13th in the state out of 154 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 337th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

960,307.72 MWh

  • 2.07% lower than last month
  • 69.43% lower than February last year
  • 88.93% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 91.76% lower than the US average
  • 13th in the state out of 154 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since February last year
  • 355th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 108 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Purchased Steam Fuel Types for February, 2024

1,001.59 MWh

  • 19.21% lower than last month
  • 19.71% lower than February last year
  • 100% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 76.25% lower 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
  • 4th in the US out of 8 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Purchased Steam

1,166.25 MWh

  • 0.92% lower than last month
  • 17.86% lower than February last year
  • 100% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 76.49% lower 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
  • 5th in the US out of 8 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

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

45.08 MWh

  • 89.77% lower than last month
  • 28.08% higher than February last year
  • 369.75% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 58.2% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 71 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 44th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 22 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

98.81 MWh

  • 0.69% higher than last month
  • 18.81% lower than February last year
  • 353.33% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 32.73% 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 2 since February last year
  • 70th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 107 since February last year

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

3,199.72 MWh

  • 8.09% lower than last month
  • 27.99% lower than February last year
  • 69.38% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 91.59% lower than the US average
  • 7th 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
  • 231st in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 10 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

3,836.35 MWh

  • 2.17% lower than last month
  • 28.11% lower than February last year
  • 60.46% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 91.35% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
  • 243rd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 113 since February last year

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

14,890.68 MWh

  • 89.97% lower than last month
  • 28.03% higher than February last year
  • 142.87% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 82.86% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 71 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 55th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil

33,063.81 MWh

  • 0.68% higher than last month
  • 51.58% lower than February last year
  • 117.22% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 70.43% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 71 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 87th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 132 since February last year

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

773,349.5 MWh

  • 8.09% lower than last month
  • 27.99% lower than February last year
  • 79.34% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 94.72% lower than the US average
  • 7th 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
  • 250th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 15 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

927,243.91 MWh

  • 2.17% lower than last month
  • 41.98% lower than February last year
  • 75.3% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 94.77% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since February last year
  • 264th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 129 since February last year

Rochester, MN Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Rochester is about 16.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 901st out of 915 cities in the state. There has been a 100.00% increase in solar use by providers in the city over the course of the previous year. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $99.69 per month, while the US average is $138.3.

Electricity use in Rochester results in the release of 500,547,479.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 3rd largest emissions amount in the state out of 915 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which amounts to 4,106.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Rochester is the 833rd highest polluting city in Minnesota. Around 48.71% of Rochester's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste make up the next highest totals for a fuel type at 21,906.04 megawatt hours (18.52%) and 17,922.65 megawatt hours (15.16%), respectively. Rochester has 7 electricity generation plants, which is the 2nd most for a city in Minnesota.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rochester

Rochester residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.126/kWh$142.69/mo.$66.14/mo.
901st16.93¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rochester
242nd$99.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rochester Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rochester, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
People's Cooperative ServicesBUNDLED15.82143.3232,06136,721,400
Rochester Public UtilitiesBUNDLED16.9698.6715,534.02377,156.2163,955,914

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Stewartville, MN Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Stewartville is about 15.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.29% higher than the state's average price of 14.75 cents and 1.21% less than the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. People's Cooperative Services has an estimated 66 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The Minnesota average monthly residential electric bill is $111.73, while the Stewartville average is 28.25% higher at $143.3 per month. This ranks the city 774th in the state for average monthly bill total.

Coming in at as the 129th worst ranked city out of 915 cities in the state, Stewartville releases 27,287,660.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 404th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,122 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Stewartville

Stewartville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.158/kWh$0.143/kWh$143.30/mo.$136.23/mo.
610th15.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Stewartville
774th$143.3Average residential monthly electricity bill for Stewartville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Stewartville, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
People's Cooperative ServicesBUNDLED15.82143.3232,06136,721,400

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Byron, MN Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Byron is about 16.27 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 675th out of 915 cities in the state. Electricity production facilities in the city have seen a 3.83% decline in the use of renewable energy sources versus non-renewable and fossil fuels. The city ranks 79th out of 915 cities in Minnesota for renewable energy production per capita, with 0.32 megawatt hours being produced per person.

Coming in at as the 136th worst ranked city out of 915 cities in the state, Byron releases 24,936,230.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 845th highest in the state for pollution per person, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 4,009.04 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has one electricity plant within its borders. Byron's primary fuel source is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Byron

Byron residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.121/kWh$143.27/mo.$66.47/mo.
675th16.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Byron
638th$119.57Average residential monthly electricity bill for Byron Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Byron, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.59102.519,013,807.611,495,562,718
People's Cooperative ServicesBUNDLED15.82143.3232,06136,721,400

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Electricity Production in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Olmsted County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Franklin Heating StationFranklin Heating Station (100.00%)
Rochester MN Natural Gas 60,592.3811,398,434.94188.12
Saint Marys Hospital Power PlantSt Mary's Hospital (100.00%)
Olmsted County MN Natural Gas 54,880.2212,912,065.72235.28
Olmsted County MN Natural Gas 52,41123,886,391.62455.75
Rochester MN Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 40,111.6819,939,751.2497.11
Rochester MN Natural Gas 12,6077,539,699.95598.06
Hwy 14 Holdco Solar CSGClearway Energy (100.00%)
Olmsted County MN Solar 7,169
Rochester MN Other Biomass Gas 2,890.021,091,516.09377.68
Westside SolarWestside Solar, LLC (Ecofin) (100.00%)
Rochester MN Solar 1,993
Lange SolarArcadia Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Byron MN Solar 1,982
Tweite Community Solar LLCTweite Community Solar LLC (100.00%)
Olmsted County MN Solar 1,974
Novel DeCook Solar CSGREA Investments, LLC (100.00%)
Olmsted County MN Solar 1,824
Novel Byron Solar CSGREA Investments, LLC (100.00%)
Olmsted County MN Solar 1,810
Novel Bartel Solar CSGREA Investments, LLC (100.00%)
Olmsted County MN Solar 1,692
Rochester MN Distillate Fuel Oil 3729,929.53808.91
4710 HostingEpic Hosting, LLC (100.00%)
Rochester MN Distillate Fuel Oil 2422,743.48947.65

Olmsted County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Olmsted County results in the release of 667,122,171.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 499th highest in the country out of 3230 counties and 9th highest in the state out of 87 counties. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 4,067.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Olmsted County as the 40th highest polluting county in Minnesota. Natural Gas makes up 68.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Olmsted County. Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Solar make up 9.05% and 7.62% of generation, respectively. Olmsted County has the 18th highest power producing plants of any county in the state, with 15 total power plants.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
68.00%
NON-BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
9.05%
SOLAR
Solar
7.62%
BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
7.41%
PURCHASED STEAM
Purchased Steam
5.75%
OTHER
Other
2.17%

Olmsted County, Minnesota Net Metering

Olmsted County has 3 out of 3 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Minnesota has great regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

There are 3 providers in Olmsted County that report energy loss, including Rochester Public Utilities, People's Cooperative Services, and Northern States Power Company. Combined, these 3 electricity providers average a yearly energy loss of 3.46% of electricity produced. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Olmsted County having a rank of 555th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Olmsted County:

  • Byron, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 58.19%
    • People's Cooperative Services: 41.81%
  • Dover, Minnesota:
    • People's Cooperative Services: 100.00%
  • Eyota, Minnesota:
    • People's Cooperative Services: 100.00%
  • Oronoco, Minnesota:
    • People's Cooperative Services: 100.00%
  • Rochester, Minnesota:
    • People's Cooperative Services: 2.29%
    • Rochester Public Utilities: 97.71%
  • Stewartville, Minnesota:
    • People's Cooperative Services: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

The largest electricity supplier in Olmsted County, Minnesota by total customer count is Rochester Public Utilities.

Which electricity companies offer service in Olmsted County, Minnesota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Rochester Public Utilities59,177
2People's Cooperative Services11,774
3Northern States Power Company5,468

How many power plants are within Olmsted County, Minnesota?

Olmsted County, Minnesota has 15 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

Olmsted County, Minnesota is home to 3 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-04-26