Pennington County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Pennington County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Pennington County generates 0 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 49th highest county in Minnesota for non-renewable production per capita.
Pennington County produces 99.69% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 0.16 megawatt hours per citizen per year.
While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, Pennington County's average price is 20.82% lower than at 12.68 cents per kilowatt hour.
With 14,063 residents living within the county and 2,233 megawatt hours produced each year, Pennington County has a per capita production rate of 0.16 megawatt hours. This is the 1855th largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the United States.
Pennington County's ability to produce 2,226 megawatts of electricity from the use of hydroelectric energy sources, has given rise to its ranking of 532nd highest hydroelectric energy generating county in the US out of 3230 counties.
With a population of 14,063 residents, Pennington County is the 58th largest county by population in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
163,517 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.63 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,233 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,226 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
7 MWh
Production per Capita
0.16 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
57,182,714 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,066.18 kg
Recent Energy News in Thief River Falls
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Electricity Production from Conventional Hydroelectric
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 154.13 MWhs
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production national rank dropped by 54 positions to 337th, from last year's value of 283rd
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average conventional hydroelectric production state rank dropped by 3 positions to 15th, from last year's value of 12th
- In Thief River Falls, the conventional hydroelectric production national rank increased by 1 position to 337th, from last year's value of 338th
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 375 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 624th
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 0.52 MWhs
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 19 positions to 71st, from last year's value of 52nd
- In Thief River Falls, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 2 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 1,001st
- In Thief River Falls, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 1 position to 999th, from last year's value of 998th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 879 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,824th
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 154.65 MWhs
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 71 positions to 154th, from last year's value of 83rd
- In Thief River Falls, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Thief River Falls, 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 Thief River Falls, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
- In Thief River Falls, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 154th, from last month's value of 153rd
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 321 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 687th
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 472.9914615384615 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 14 positions to 71st, from last year's value of 57th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,398 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 1,301st
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 472.9914615384615 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Thief River Falls, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 80 positions to 154th, from last year's value of 74th
Thief River Falls, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Thief River Falls' residential electricity rate is 12.52 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 15.13% below the state's average rate of 14.75 cents. The city's use of renewable fuels for electricity production is 0.25 megawatt hours per resident. The city has a deficiency of 99,984.18 megawatt hours because of citizens using 4477.57% more electricity than the city's power facilities produce. This leads to the city needing to import additional megawatt hours.
Emitting 35,451,512.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Thief River Falls ranks 108th worst out of 915 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,032.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 843rd worst in Minnesota for emissions per capita from electricity use. The city has one electricity producing plant in the city. For electricity production purposes, Thief River Falls' main fuel source is Conventional Hydroelectric, accounting for 2,226 megawatt hours, or 99.69% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Red Lake Electric | BUNDLED | 12.68 | 181.39 | 91,617.87 | 11,621,206.95 | |
Thief River Falls Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.51 | 95.66 | 2,233 | 40,970.17 | 5,124,461.52 |
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St. Hilaire, MN Electricity Overview
On average, St. Hilaire's residential electricity rate is 11.10 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 24.72% below the state's average rate of 14.75 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $100.86 per month. Otter Tail Power Company sells an estimated 2,540.16 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other vendor.
Emitting 1,046,988.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, St. Hilaire ranks 631st worst out of 915 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,122 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 58th worst in Minnesota for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service St. Hilaire must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Hilaire
St. Hilaire residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Hilaire, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.03 | 97.07 | 528,484.42 | 58,284,579 | |
Red Lake Electric | BUNDLED | 12.68 | 181.39 | 91,617.87 | 11,621,206.95 |
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Goodridge, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Goodridge's residential electricity rate is 12.68 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 14.00% below the state's average rate of 14.75 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $181.39 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Red Lake Electric.
Emitting 408,078.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Goodridge ranks 778th worst out of 915 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,122 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 58th worst in Minnesota for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Goodridge must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Goodridge
Goodridge residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Goodridge, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Red Lake Electric | BUNDLED | 12.68 | 181.39 | 91,617.87 | 11,621,206.95 |
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Electricity Production in Pennington County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Pennington County, Minnesota
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Thief River FallsThief River Falls Utilities (100.00%) | Thief River Falls | MN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,233 | 6,593.39 | 2.95 |
Pennington County, Minnesota Details
Coming in as the 2172nd worst ranked county in the US, Pennington County releases 57,182,713.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 4,066.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 1908th worst for emissions per capita. The county is home to one power plant. Pennington County's primary fuel source is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 99.69% of electricity production using this fuel type.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Pennington County, Minnesota?
By total megawatt hours sold, Thief River Falls Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Pennington County, Minnesota.
How many electric companies offer service in Pennington County, Minnesota?
Pennington County, Minnesota has 2 electricity companies operating in the area.
How many power plants are located within Pennington County, Minnesota?
Pennington County, Minnesota is home to one active power plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Pennington County, Minnesota?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Thief River Falls Utilities | 5,276 |
2 | Red Lake Electric | 1,752 |