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Ramsey County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Ramsey County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

There was a 0.19% decline in CO2 emissions per capita in the past year in Ramsey County.

While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, Ramsey County's average rate is 3.01% higher at 16.50 cents per kilowatt hour.

Ramsey County generates 92.39% of its electricity from non-renewable fuels, giving it a ranking of 6th in Minnesota out of 87 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable fuels.

The average monthly residential electric expense in Ramsey County is 8.22% lower than the state average monthly residential expense.

Ramsey County is ranked 1892nd out of 3230 for highest polluting county in the nation based on pollution per person. The county emits 4,097.46 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

Ramsey County had a 17.09% rise over the last year in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    6,237,132 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,048,233 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    231,991 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    2,816,242 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    5.68 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    2,197,932,070 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,097.46 kg

Recent Energy News in St. Paul

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St. Paul Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

16.47¢ per kWh

  • 0.69% higher than last month
  • 9.52% higher than February last year
  • 11.28% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 1.09% higher than the US average
  • 629th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 16,936th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,654 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,464 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.59¢ per kWh

  • 0.72% higher than last month
  • 5.88% higher than February last year
  • 11.91% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 2.09% lower than the US average
  • 628th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 49 since February last year
  • 18,210th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 945 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,803 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$86.62 per month

  • 18.74% lower than last month
  • 3.4% higher than February last year
  • 12.48% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 30.9% lower than the US average
  • 289th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 12 since February last year
  • 3,700th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 117 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,682 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$102.53 per month

  • 0.23% higher than last month
  • 4.84% higher than February last year
  • 0.59% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 22.64% lower than the US average
  • 536th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 255 since February last year
  • 3,298th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 276 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 685 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12.1¢ per kWh

  • 2.55% higher than last month
  • 0.29% lower than February last year
  • 2.6% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 11.11% lower than the US average
  • 505th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 27 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since February last year
  • 12,284th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 208 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 59 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

13.31¢ per kWh

  • 0.02% lower than last month
  • 0.9% higher than February last year
  • 7.83% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 5.76% lower than the US average
  • 521st in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since February last year
  • 16,208th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 354 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 145 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$789.2 per month

  • 8.09% lower than last month
  • 1.62% lower than February last year
  • 14.95% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 52.83% lower than the US average
  • 596th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 26 since February last year
  • 22,594th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 618 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 143 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$967 per month

  • 0.11% lower than last month
  • 0.4% lower than February last year
  • 24.46% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 41.13% lower than the US average
  • 629th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 23,058th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 29 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 244 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

9.47¢ per kWh

  • 5.24% higher than last month
  • 0.19% lower than February last year
  • 2.93% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 3.91% lower than the US average
  • 580th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 104 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 18,085th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 87 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 480 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

10.33¢ per kWh

  • 0.01% lower than last month
  • 1.38% higher than February last year
  • 10.94% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 1.23% higher than the US average
  • 614th 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
  • 19,644th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 56 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 858 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$102,986.42 per month

  • 6.25% higher than last month
  • 1.8% lower than February last year
  • 44.07% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 235.95% higher than the US average
  • 384th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 24,369th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 69 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 225 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$126,410.59 per month

  • 0.12% lower than last month
  • 0.13% higher than February last year
  • 33.2% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 270.83% higher than the US average
  • 491st 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
  • 25,018th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 15 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 80 since February last year

St. Paul Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

96,706,092.71 MWh

  • 13.17% lower than last month
  • 297.9% higher than February last year
  • 1,182.65% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 901.45% higher than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 154 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 86th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 99 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

74,881,165.79 MWh

  • 2.84% higher than last month
  • 19.31% higher than February last year
  • 763.13% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 542.62% higher than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 154 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 126th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 19 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

289,094 MWh

  • 12.79% lower than last month
  • 319.26% higher than February last year
  • 1,777.67% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 1,148.6% higher than the US average
  • 5th 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
  • 76th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 99 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

219,879.15 MWh

  • 3.15% higher than last month
  • 35.44% higher than February last year
  • 1,165.96% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 755.15% higher than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 108th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 22 since February last year

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

11 MWh

  • 266.67% higher than last month
  • Was nothing February last year
  • 14.62% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 89.8% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 71 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 66 since February last year
  • 61st in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 51 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 937 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

2.23 MWh

  • 45% higher than last month
  • 26.09% higher than February last year
  • 89.77% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 98.48% lower than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 71 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 34 since February last year
  • 142nd in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 404 since February last year

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

8,593.63 MWh

  • 300% higher than last month
  • Was nothing February last year
  • 40.16% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 90.11% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 71 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 66 since February last year
  • 64th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 54 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 944 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil

1,812.18 MWh

  • 45.21% higher than last month
  • 37.66% higher than February last year
  • 88.09% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 98.38% lower than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 71 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 39 since February last year
  • 149th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 460 since February last year

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

96,697,499.08 MWh

  • 13.18% lower than last month
  • 297.87% higher than February last year
  • 2,483.1% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 560.58% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 64th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 65 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

74,879,353.61 MWh

  • 2.84% higher than last month
  • 35.65% higher than February last year
  • 1,894.52% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 322.47% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 96th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 17 since February last year

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

289,083 MWh

  • 12.79% lower than last month
  • 319.24% higher than February last year
  • 2,666.64% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 659.39% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 60th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 59 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

219,876.92 MWh

  • 3.15% higher than last month
  • 50.54% higher than February last year
  • 2,166.46% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 395.63% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 53 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 85th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 20 since February last year

St. Paul, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, St. Paul's citizens purchase residential electricity for 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately, this is 12.50% above Minnesota's average price of 14.75 cents, ranking the city at 711th out of 915 cities in Minnesota for lowest average electricity rate. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the St. Paul average is 25.87% lower at $102.51 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.

In St. Paul, Natural Gas makes up 92.39% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Totaling Natural Gas with Wood/Wood Waste Solids (4.60%) and Conventional Hydroelectric (3.01%), the three fuel types account for 100.00% of the production. For every resident in the city there are 4,078.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 837th worst in the state out of 915 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. At 4,078.58 kilograms per person and 303,160 citizens in the city, the city emits 1,236,462,464.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. St. Paul is home to 4 electricity generation plants, which is the 10th most plants within a city in Minnesota.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Paul

St. Paul 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.
711th16.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of St. Paul
283rd$102.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for St. Paul Residents

Electric Companies With Service in St. Paul, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.59102.512,789,4469,013,807.611,495,562,718

Zips with electric coverage in St. Paul, Minnesota include: 55106, 55117, 55104, 55119, 55113, 55109, 55118, 55105, 55116, 55130, 55102 and 6 other zip code(s).

Maplewood, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, Maplewood's citizens purchase residential electricity for 16.60 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately, this is 12.55% above Minnesota's average price of 14.75 cents, ranking the city at 898th out of 915 cities in Minnesota for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 114,973.84 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $102.39 per month, while the state average is $111.73.

In Maplewood, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 171,776,238.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 24th largest amount in Minnesota out of 915 cities. More importantly, the city averages 4,122 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Maplewood

Maplewood 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.
898th16.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Maplewood
280th$102.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for Maplewood Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Maplewood, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
North St Paul ElectricBUNDLED16.9496.5241,708.077,064,371.18
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.59102.519,013,807.611,495,562,718

Zips with electric coverage in Maplewood, Minnesota include: 55106, 55117, 55125, 55119, 55113, 55109

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Roseville, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, Roseville's citizens purchase residential electricity for 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately, this is 12.50% above Minnesota's average price of 14.75 cents, ranking the city at 711th out of 915 cities in Minnesota for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 90,076.86 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $102.51 per month, while the state average is $111.73.

In Roseville, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 148,882,632.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 28th largest amount in Minnesota out of 915 cities. More importantly, the city averages 4,122 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Roseville

Roseville 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.
711th16.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Roseville
283rd$102.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Roseville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Roseville, 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

Zips with electric coverage in Roseville, Minnesota include: 55112, 55113, 55418, 55126

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Electricity Production in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Ramsey County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
St. Paul MN Natural Gas 2,789,446949,127,676.14340.26
St Paul CogenerationDTE Energy (50.00%)Ever Green Energy Inc (50.00%)
St. Paul MN Wood/Wood Waste Solids 167,027118,299,442.94708.27
St. Paul MN Conventional Hydroelectric 91,731
MNDOT Standby GenerationState of Minnesota Department of Administration (100.00%)
St. Paul MN Distillate Fuel Oil 2923,558.39812.36

Ramsey County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Ramsey County, Natural Gas makes up 92.39% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Totaling Natural Gas with Wood/Wood Waste Solids (4.60%) and Conventional Hydroelectric (3.01%), the three fuel types account for 100.00% of the production. For every resident in the county there are 4,097.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. At 4,097.46 kilograms per person and 5,717,184 residents in the county, the county emits 2,197,932,070.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. There are 4 electricity plants in Ramsey County, which is the 47th most power plants in a county in the state.

NATURAL GAS
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Natural Gas
92.39%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
4.60%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
3.01%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.00%

Ramsey County, Minnesota Net Metering

Out of the 3 providers in Ramsey County, 3 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are favorable for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Ramsey County is about 3.22% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Ramsey County is ranked as the 456th best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Ramsey County:

  • Arden Hills, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Falcon Heights, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Gem Lake, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Lauderdale, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Little Canada, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Maplewood, Minnesota:
    • North St Paul Electric: 2.03%
    • Northern States Power Company: 97.97%
  • Mounds View, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • New Brighton, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • North Oaks, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • North St. Paul, Minnesota:
    • North St Paul Electric: 100.00%
  • Roseville, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Shoreview, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • St. Paul, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Vadnais Heights, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 67.95%
    • Connexus Energy: 32.05%
  • White Bear Lake, Minnesota:
    • Connexus Energy: 3.24%
    • Northern States Power Company: 96.76%

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

FAQ

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

Ramsey County, Minnesota has 3 electricity companies offering service in the area.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Ramsey County, Minnesota?

By total megawatt hours sold, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

What electricity companies offer service in Ramsey County, Minnesota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern States Power Company49,981
2North St Paul Electric5,783
3Connexus Energy795

How many power plants are within Ramsey County, Minnesota?

There are 4 power plants located in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-05-12