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Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Yellow Medicine County had a 72.34% rise over the last year in the usage of renewable fuel types for electricity production.

Solar power production in Yellow Medicine County has grown from 6,204 megawatt hours to 10,692 megawatt hours per year within the past year.

At $224.36, the average monthly residential electric bill in Yellow Medicine County is 100.80% more than the state average and 62.23% more than the nationwide average.

Yellow Medicine County is the 71st largest county in Minnesota.

With 9,616 residents living within the county and -96,308 megawatt hours produced per year, Yellow Medicine County has a per capita production rate of -10.02 megawatt hours. The city is 72 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

Yellow Medicine County is the 2357th highest pollution level from electricity consumption in the country and 56th worst in Minnesota, emitting 39,637,182.49 kilograms of CO2 gases.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    111,810 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    39,637,182 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,122 kg

Recent Energy News in Granite Falls

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Granite Falls 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
  • 517th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 28 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since February last year
  • 12,296th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 209 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 71 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 dropped by 266 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 dropped by 43 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

Granite Falls, MN Electricity Overview

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Granite Falls averages a residential electricity rate of 14.78 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 0.24% above Minnesota's average rate of 14.75 cents. The city ranks 12th in the state out of 915 cities for total hydroelectric generation. They generate 835 megawatt hours from hydroelectric facilities. The city has seen a 55.42% decrease in the use of renewable fuels, such as solar and wind energy, compared to fossil fuel types, like coal or oil.

Electricity use in Granite Falls has byproducts of 10,164,859.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 229th largest emissions amount of any city in Minnesota. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 4,122 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Granite Falls as the 58th highest polluting city in the state. The city has 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 22nd most for a city in the state. For the purpose of electricity generation, Granite Falls' top fuel type is Conventional Hydroelectric, accounting for 0.79%, or 835 megawatt hours of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Granite Falls

Granite Falls residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.121/kWh$143.27/mo.$66.47/mo.
498th14.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Granite Falls
688th$128.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Granite Falls Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Granite Falls, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Granite Falls Public WorksBUNDLED14.93121.2712,893.181,925,351.28
Minnesota Valley Coop Light and PowerBUNDLED10.97243.3131,61514,443,500
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.59102.519,013,807.611,495,562,718

Canby, MN Electricity Overview

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Canby averages a residential electricity rate of 11.03 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Thankfully, this is 25.23% below Minnesota's average rate of 14.75 cents. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Canby average is 27.18% less at $100.71 per month. Otter Tail Power Company has an estimated 148 total residential customers, more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.

Electricity use in Canby has byproducts of 6,170,638.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 291st largest emissions amount of any city in Minnesota. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 4,122 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Canby as the 58th highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Canby must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Canby

Canby residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.083/kWh$152.17/mo.$64.73/mo.
51st11.03¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Canby
254th$100.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Canby Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Canby, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Minnesota Valley Coop Light and PowerBUNDLED10.97243.3131,61514,443,500
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.0397.07528,484.4258,284,579

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Clarkfield, MN Electricity Overview

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Clarkfield averages a residential electricity rate of 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 12.50% above Minnesota's average rate of 14.75 cents. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $102.51. This is 8.25% lower than the Minnesota average bill of $111.73. Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Electricity use in Clarkfield has byproducts of 3,606,752.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 370th largest emissions amount of any city in Minnesota. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 4,122 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Clarkfield as the 58th highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Clarkfield must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clarkfield

Clarkfield 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 Clarkfield
283rd$102.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clarkfield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clarkfield, 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

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Electricity Production in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Montevideo Solar LLC, CSGMontevideo Solar LLC (100.00%)
Yellow Medicine County MN Solar 9,494
Novel Handeland Solar LLC (CSG)REA Investments, LLC (100.00%)
Yellow Medicine County MN Solar 1,198
Granite Falls MN Distillate Fuel Oil -107,00012,445.94-0.12

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Around 39,637,182.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Yellow Medicine County due to electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 4,122 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Yellow Medicine County is the 1871st highest polluting county in the US. The county has 3 power generation plants, which is 847th most in the US. Yellow Medicine County's power plants mainly use Solar, which accounts for 11.10% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the county.

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111.10%
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-11.10%

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Net Metering

Of the 4 electric companies in Yellow Medicine County, 4 of them report that they offer net metering. Minnesota has favorable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar panels.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Yellow Medicine County is 3.82%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Northern States Power Company, Otter Tail Power Company, and Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Yellow Medicine County a rank of 42nd best in Minnesota out of 87 counties.

Providers In Each City in Yellow Medicine County:

  • Canby, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power: 2.48%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 97.52%
  • Clarkfield, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Echo, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Granite Falls, Minnesota:
    • Granite Falls Public Works: 84.66%
    • Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power: 7.19%
    • Northern States Power Company: 8.15%
  • Hanley Falls, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power: 5.58%
    • Northern States Power Company: 94.42%
  • Hazel Run, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Porter, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 96.57%
    • Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative: 3.43%
  • St. Leo, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Wood Lake, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are within Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota?

There are 3 power plants in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

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

The largest electricity supplier in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota by total revenue is Northern States Power Company.

Which electricity companies offer service in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota?

How many electric companies offer service in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota?

There are 4 electricity providers offering service in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-05-12