Sherburne County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Sherburne County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Sherburne County generates 98.42% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel types, resulting in a ranking of 167th in the United States out of 3230 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.
Sherburne County uses non-renewable fuel sources to produce 67.19 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 3rd highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita.
On average, Sherburne County citizens are responsible for 10,796.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, while the US average emissions per person is 4,162.25.
Sherburne County generates 487.13% more megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the ability to export the surplus.
The largest electricity company in Sherburne County by megawatt hours sold is Connexus Energy.
Sherburne County is the 307th highest producer of solar energy by total megawatt hours generated in the nation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,172,329 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.63 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6,883,119 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
108,681 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6,774,438 MWh
Production per Capita
68.27 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,088,524,650 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
10,796.29 kg
Recent Energy News in Elk River
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Electricity Production from Landfill Gas
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 1,247.87 MWhs
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas production national rank dropped by 70 positions to 110th, from last year's value of 40th
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas production state rank dropped by 2 positions to 3rd, from last year's value of 1st
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Elk River, the total production increased 9,714 MWhs, from last year's value of 0 MWhs
- In Elk River, the total production national rank increased by 2,302 positions to 408th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Elk River, the total production increased by 1,124.97% to 9,714 MWhs, from last month's value of 793 MWhs
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 230 positions to 466th, from last year's value of 696th
- In Elk River, the total production national rank increased by 177 positions to 408th, from last month's value of 585th
- In Elk River, the total production state rank increased by 140 positions to 14th, from last year's value of 154th
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average total production increased by 27.64% to 5,135 MWhs, from last year's value of 4,023.14 MWhs
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average total production increased by 13.1% to 5,135 MWhs, from last month's value of 4,540.23 MWhs
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank increased by 10 positions to 17th, from last year's value of 27th
- In Elk River, the total production state rank increased by 4 positions to 14th, from last month's value of 18th
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1 position to 466th, from last month's value of 465th
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank increased by 1 position to 17th, from last month's value of 18th
Electricity Production from Natural Gas
- In Elk River, the natural gas production increased 9,714 MWhs, from last year's value of 0 MWhs
- In Elk River, the natural gas production increased by 1,124.97% to 9,714 MWhs, from last month's value of 793 MWhs
- In Elk River, the natural gas production national rank increased by 865 positions to 190th, from last year's value of 1,055th
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank increased by 191 positions to 235th, from last year's value of 426th
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production increased by 95.49% to 5,125.27 MWhs, from last year's value of 2,621.75 MWhs
- In Elk River, the natural gas production national rank increased by 94 positions to 190th, from last month's value of 284th
- In Elk River, the natural gas production state rank increased by 49 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 53rd
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production increased by 13.13% to 5,125.27 MWhs, from last month's value of 4,530.51 MWhs
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production state rank increased by 10 positions to 5th, from last year's value of 15th
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank increased by 2 positions to 235th, from last month's value of 237th
- In Elk River, the natural gas production state rank increased by 3 positions to 4th, from last month's value of 7th
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production state rank increased by 1 position to 5th, from last month's value of 6th
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 93.67% to 9.73 MWhs, from last year's value of 153.52 MWhs
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 33 positions to 119th, from last year's value of 152nd
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 3 positions to 6th, from last year's value of 3rd
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 1 position to 119th, from last month's value of 120th
- In Elk River, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 2 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 1,001st
- In Elk River, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 1 position to 999th, from last year's value of 998th
Electricity Emission from Production from Landfill Gas
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 881320.7984615385 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas emission national rank dropped by 78 positions to 110th, from last year's value of 32nd
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas emission state rank dropped by 2 positions to 3rd, from last year's value of 1st
Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas
- In Elk River, the natural gas emission increased 5871195.12 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 0 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Elk River, the natural gas emission increased by 1,168.22% to 5871195.12 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 462948.5 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Elk River, the natural gas emission national rank increased by 894 positions to 172nd, from last year's value of 1,066th
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank increased by 178 positions to 212th, from last year's value of 390th
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission increased by 90.71% to 3079953.412307692 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 1614954.5676923075 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Elk River, the natural gas emission national rank increased by 108 positions to 172nd, from last month's value of 280th
- In Elk River, the natural gas emission state rank increased by 49 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 53rd
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission increased by 13.33% to 3079953.412307692 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 2717667.8953846153 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission state rank increased by 7 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 11th
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank increased by 7 positions to 212th, from last month's value of 219th
- In Elk River, the natural gas emission state rank increased by 3 positions to 4th, from last month's value of 7th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Elk River, the total emission increased 5871195.12 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 0 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Elk River, the total emission national rank increased by 2,444 positions to 255th, from last year's value of 2,699th
- In Elk River, the total emission increased by 1,168.22% to 5871195.12 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 462948.5 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank increased by 179 positions to 307th, from last year's value of 486th
- In Elk River, the total emission state rank increased by 144 positions to 10th, from last year's value of 154th
- In Elk River, the total emission national rank increased by 111 positions to 255th, from last month's value of 366th
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average total emission increased by 17.63% to 3089863.4382307697 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 2626775.42 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average total emission increased by 13.28% to 3089863.4382307697 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 2727577.9213076923 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank increased by 10 positions to 307th, from last month's value of 317th
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank increased by 7 positions to 12th, from last year's value of 19th
- In Elk River, the total emission state rank increased by 3 positions to 10th, from last month's value of 13th
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 92.41% to 9910.025923076922 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 130500.05384615384 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank increased by 34 positions to 117th, from last year's value of 151st
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 3 positions to 6th, from last year's value of 3rd
- In Elk River, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank increased by 1 position to 117th, from last month's value of 118th
Elk River Electricity Production and Emission Data
Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024
9,714 MWh
- 1,124.97% higher than last month
- Was nothing February last year
- 36.91% lower than the Minnesota average
- 58.05% lower than the US average
- 14th in the state out of 155 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 140 since February last year
- 408th in the US out of 2,738 cities
- The national rank has increased by 177 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,302 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from All
5,135 MWh
- 13.1% higher than last month
- 27.64% higher than February last year
- 70.44% lower than the Minnesota average
- 80.03% lower than the US average
- 17th in the state out of 155 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since February last year
- 466th in the US out of 2,738 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 230 since February last year
Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024
5,871,195.12 MWh
- 1,168.22% higher than last month
- Was nothing February last year
- 22.13% lower than the Minnesota average
- 39.2% lower than the US average
- 10th in the state out of 154 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 144 since February last year
- 255th in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has increased by 111 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,444 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All
3,089,863.44 MWh
- 13.28% higher than last month
- 17.63% higher than February last year
- 64.38% lower than the Minnesota average
- 73.48% lower than the US average
- 12th in the state out of 154 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since February last year
- 307th in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has increased by 10 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 179 since February last year
Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024
9,714 MWh
- 1,124.97% higher than last month
- Was nothing February last year
- 7.03% lower than the Minnesota average
- 74.48% lower than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 53 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 49 since February last year
- 190th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has increased by 94 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 865 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas
5,125.27 MWh
- 13.13% higher than last month
- 95.49% higher than February last year
- 47.17% lower than the Minnesota average
- 88.45% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 53 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since February last year
- 235th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 191 since February last year
Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024
5,871,195.12 MWh
- 1,168.22% higher than last month
- Was nothing February last year
- 56.84% higher than the Minnesota average
- 59.89% lower than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 53 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 49 since February last year
- 172nd in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has increased by 108 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 894 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas
3,079,953.41 MWh
- 13.33% higher than last month
- 90.71% higher than February last year
- 17.96% lower than the Minnesota average
- 82.62% lower than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 53 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since February last year
- 212th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 178 since February last year
Elk River, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Elk River's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 15.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.75% more than the average state rate of 14.75 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Elk River Utilities. Power plants in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuels for 79.03% of the megawatt hours generate. This is the 17th most in the state out of the 915 cities.
Elk River is the 33rd highest ranked city in Minnesota out of 915 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 127,724,610.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 5,015.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Elk River is the 10th highest polluting city in the state. Natural Gas makes up 78.86% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Elk River. Other fuel types used include Landfill Gas at 20.97% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.17%. Elk River is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 22nd most power plants within a city in Minnesota.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elk River
Elk River residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elk River, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.01 | 117.23 | 17,740 | 105,883 | 15,890,000 |
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Big Lake, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Big Lake's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 14.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.71% less than the average state rate of 14.75 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Minnesota average monthly residential power bill is $111.73, while the Big Lake average is 5.10% less at $106.04 per month. This ranks the city 521st in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 47,872,944.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Big Lake because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,122 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Big Lake has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Big Lake
Big Lake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Big Lake, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connexus Energy | BUNDLED | 13.41 | 107.5 | 1,275,006.37 | 171,001,882 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.59 | 102.51 | 9,013,807.61 | 1,495,562,718 |
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Zimmerman, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Zimmerman's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 13.41 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.06% less than the average state rate of 14.75 cents. Connexus Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Minnesota average monthly residential power bill is $111.73, while the Zimmerman average is 3.78% less at $107.5 per month. This ranks the city 548th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 25,177,195.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Zimmerman because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,122 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Zimmerman has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Zimmerman
Zimmerman residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Zimmerman, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connexus Energy | BUNDLED | 13.41 | 107.5 | 1,275,006.37 | 171,001,882 |
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Electricity Production in Sherburne County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Sherburne County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker | MN | Coal | 6,707,663.02 | 6,338,372,947.78 | 944.95 | 12/2034 | ||
Elk RiverGreat River Energy (100.00%) | Elk River | MN | Natural Gas | 66,755 | 40,168,224.7 | 601.73 | ||
Elk River City ofElk River Utilities (100.00%) | Elk River | MN | Landfill Gas | 17,740 | 12,535,255.08 | 706.61 | ||
Big Lake Project CSGNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 8,871 | ||||
Sherburne Community SolarSoCore Sherburne 1, LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 8,411 | ||||
Big Lake Holdco Solar CSGClearway Energy (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 8,198 | ||||
Tiller CSGNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 7,899 | ||||
Nautilus Saint Cloud Solar (CSG)Nautilus Solar (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 7,721 | ||||
Hammer CSGNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 7,336 | ||||
Sherburne North Project CSGMN Solar Community, LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 6,852 | ||||
Marmas Solar CSGNordic Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 6,532 | ||||
Haven Solar Project CSGNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 4,425 | ||||
CF Novel Solar CSG Gardens Seven, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 4,421 | ||||
USS Big Lake 1 Solar CSGUSS Big Lake 1 LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 1,967 | ||||
Hinterland CSG, LLCMadison Energy Holdings LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 1,877 | ||||
| Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 1,872 | |||||
Sobania Community Solar LLCMadison Energy Holdings LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 1,750 | ||||
FastSun 21 CSGEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 1,745 | ||||
Sherburne Community Solar One LLC CSGMadison Energy Holdings LLC (100.00%) | St. Cloud | MN | Solar | 1,739 | ||||
Prawer Project CSGPrawer Community Solar LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 1,739 |
Sherburne County, Minnesota Details
Sherburne County's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 1,088,524,650.29 kilograms, which is the 316th largest amount of any county in the country. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 10,796.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Sherburne County is the 316th highest polluting county in the United States. Coal makes up 97.24% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Sherburne County. Other fuel types used include Solar at 1.32% and Natural Gas at 0.97%. Sherburne County is home to 25 power generation plants, which is the 6th most power plants within a county in Minnesota.
Providers In Each City in Sherburne County:
- Becker, Minnesota:
- Connexus Energy: 24.03%
- Northern States Power Company: 75.97%
- Big Lake, Minnesota:
- Connexus Energy: 70.55%
- Northern States Power Company: 29.45%
- Clear Lake, Minnesota:
- Connexus Energy: 1.67%
- Northern States Power Company: 98.33%
- Elk River, Minnesota:
- Elk River Utilities: 100.00%
- Zimmerman, Minnesota:
- Connexus Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Sherburne County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connexus Energy | 50,828 |
| 2 | Northern States Power Company | 16,859 |
| 3 | Elk River Utilities | 11,663 |
| 4 | East Central Energy | 259 |
How many power plants are within Sherburne County, Minnesota?
Sherburne County, Minnesota has 25 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Sherburne County, Minnesota?
By total megawatt hours sold, Connexus Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
How many electric companies offer service in Sherburne County, Minnesota?
There are 4 electricity providers offering service in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
