Minnesota Power
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About Minnesota Power
Minnesota Power has their head offices in Duluth, Minnesota and provides electricity in 102 cities throughout St. Louis County, Minnesota. Electricity companies must regularly report the total number of customers signed up for their services to government agencies. On the most recent reports the company disclosed 151,274 customers receiving their services. Exactly 410 of these customers are industrial properties, 25,277 are commercial customer accounts and 125,587 are residential accounts. On average, Minnesota Power's customers spend 14.52 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 5.07% below the average Minnesota price of 15.29 cents. They sold 4,605,241 megawatt hours in 2022 by way of wholesale channels to other suppliers. During the same timeframe, the supplier produced 6,969,319 megawatt hours and acquired 6,361,601 megawatt hours by way of the wholesale electricity market. In 2022, the provider made a total of $1,211,946,700 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 70.52% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users and 22.61% from sales to the wholesale market.
Patrons of the company pay an average residential electric bill of $96.24. This is 8.47% below the state average bill of $107.7. Electricity production plants managed by the provider use non-renewable fuel types to generate 67.66% of their total electricity generation, or 4,710,815.74 megawatt hours. This amount ranks them at 147th out of 3517 companies in the United States. Dams and other hydroelectric facilities owned by the electric company generate 557,350 megawatt hours, ranking the supplier as the 47th largest producer of hydroelectric power out of 3517 companies in the US. The company ranks 229th highest in the nation out of 3517 providers for megawatt hours produced from the burning of natural gas.
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Losing electricity due to heat dissipation while transmitting electricity and other causes is part of operating in the electricity production business. Suppliers are required to report these losses to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Minnesota Power recently reported a yearly loss of about 3.48% of the electricity that they generate. Minnesota Power's energy loss numbers leave them with a ranking of 22nd best out of the 166 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 490th best out of 3517 in the country.
Minnesota Power Rate & Electric Bills
Minnesota Power residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
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Minnesota Power Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:ALLETE
- Headquarters:30 West Superior Street
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
United States of America - CEO:Luann LaValley
Minnesota Power Contact
- Website:www.mnpower.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 228-4966
- Contact Page:www.mnpower.com
- Social Media:
Minnesota Power Service
- Rates & Plans:www.mnpower.com
- Outage Map:www.mnpower.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 307-6937
- States Served:
- Minnesota
- Counties Served:
- St. Louis County
- Stearns County
- Crow Wing County
- Itasca County
- Benton County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Quick Facts About Minnesota Power
Minnesota Power has the 156th largest total electricity production in the United States, producing 6,962,789.47 megawatt hours.
Minnesota Power generates 4,575,178.46 megawatt hours of electricity from the burning of coal, making Minnesota Power 68th in the country out of 3517 providers.
Minnesota Power generates 32.34% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources, which ranks them 288th in the country out of the 3517 providers we track.
Minnesota Power generates 1,629,120 megawatt hours of electricity (or 23.40% of their total electricity generation) from wind turbines.
Energy Loss
Minnesota Power's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
467,694MWh
490 National Rank
Minnesota Power Energy Makeup
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Minnesota Power Coverage Map
Minnesota Power State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 151,274 | 870,537,809 | 3 | 100% |
Minnesota Power County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 41,087 | 3 | 16.09 | $132.29/mo |
| Carlton County | 36,145 | 4 | 15.39 | $129.17/mo |
| Cass County | 29,917 | 6 | 13.99 | $131.87/mo |
| Crow Wing County | 67,948 | 4 | 13.31 | $111.24/mo |
| Hubbard County | 21,219 | 4 | 13.10 | $146.25/mo |
| Itasca County | 44,969 | 6 | 16.48 | $132.93/mo |
| Lake County | 10,835 | 5 | 14.66 | $133.37/mo |
| Morrison County | 33,876 | 7 | 13.36 | $119.02/mo |
| Pine County | 28,997 | 3 | 15.89 | $132.72/mo |
| St. Louis County | 199,532 | 11 | 15.30 | $136.26/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Minnesota Power
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohasset | MN | Coal | 5,184,471.99 | 5,479,789,334.93 | 1,056.96 | |||
Bison 4 Wind Energy CenterMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Morton County | ND | Wind | 702,134 | ||||
ThomsonMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Carlton County | MN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 333,713 | ||||
Bison 2 Wind Energy CenterMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Morton County | ND | Wind | 323,837 | ||||
Bison 3 Wind Energy CenterMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Morton County | ND | Wind | 320,315 | ||||
Bison I Wind Energy CenterMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Morton County | ND | Wind | 220,666 | ||||
Syl LaskinMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Hoyt Lakes | MN | Natural Gas | 122,280 | 94,673,684.56 | 774.24 | ||
BlanchardMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Morrison County | MN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 88,245 | ||||
M L HibbardMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Duluth | MN | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 74,804 | 45,342,399.66 | 606.15 | ||
Taconite Ridge 1 Wind Energy CenterMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Mountain Iron | MN | Wind | 62,168 |
Minnesota Power Fuel Makeup
Cities Minnesota Power Has Coverage
- Akeley, MN
- Aldrich, MN
- Askov, MN
- Aurora, MN
- Babbitt, MN
- Backus, MN
- Barnum, MN
- Bertha, MN
- Bigfork, MN
- Biwabik, MN
- Bovey, MN
- Bowlus, MN
- Brookston, MN
- Browerville, MN
- Bruno, MN
- Buckman, MN
- Buhl, MN
- Burtrum, MN
- Calumet, MN
- Carlton, MN
- Chickamaw Beach, MN
- Chisholm, MN
- Clarissa, MN
- Cloquet, MN
- Cohasset, MN
- Coleraine, MN
- Crosby, MN
- Cuyuna, MN
- Deer River, MN
- Deerwood, MN
- Denham, MN
- Duluth, MN
- Eagle Bend, MN
- East Gull Lake, MN
- Elmdale, MN
- Eveleth, MN
- Finlayson, MN
- Flensburg, MN
- Floodwood, MN
- Fort Ripley, MN
- Genola, MN
- Gilbert, MN
- Grand Rapids, MN
- Grey Eagle, MN
- Hackensack, MN
- Hermantown, MN
- Hewitt, MN
- Hibbing, MN
- Hinckley, MN
- Hoyt Lakes, MN
- International Falls, MN
- Iron Junction, MN
- Ironton, MN
- Jenkins, MN
- Kerrick, MN
- Kinney, MN
- Lake Shore, MN
- Lastrup, MN
- Leonidas, MN
- Little Falls, MN
- Long Prairie, MN
- Marble, MN
- McKinley, MN
- Meadowlands, MN
- Menahga, MN
- Moose Lake, MN
- Motley, MN
- Mountain Iron, MN
- Nashwauk, MN
- Nevis, MN
- Nimrod, MN
- Nisswa, MN
- Park Rapids, MN
- Pequot Lakes, MN
- Pierz, MN
- Pillager, MN
- Pine River, MN
- Proctor, MN
- Ranier, MN
- Rice, MN
- Rice Lake, MN
- Riverton, MN
- Royalton, MN
- Rutledge, MN
- Sandstone, MN
- Scanlon, MN
- Sebeka, MN
- Silver Bay, MN
- St. Rosa, MN
- Sturgeon Lake, MN
- Swanville, MN
- Taconite, MN
- Tower, MN
- Trommald, MN
- Upsala, MN
- Verndale, MN
- Virginia, MN
- Walker, MN
- Willow River, MN
- Winton, MN
- Wrenshall, MN
- Zemple, MN
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Minnesota Power FAQ:
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Minnesota Power customers?
Customers of Minnesota Power, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 14.52 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
Who is the CEO of Minnesota Power?
Minnesota Power's CEO is Luann LaValley.
How many counties does Minnesota Power provider electricity to?
Minnesota Power provides electricity to customers in 13 counties.
What is the average bundled bill for Minnesota Power customers each month?
Consumers of Minnesota Power pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $96.24.
What percentage of Minnesota Power's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel types?
Minnesota Power generates 67.66% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.
What percentage of Minnesota Power's electricity is produced using renewable fuels?
Electric facilities owned by or associated with Minnesota Power generate 32.34% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
What is the phone number for Minnesota Power?
You can reach Minnesota Power by phone via (800) 228-4966.
What company is Minnesota Power owned by?
ALLETE is the owner of Minnesota Power.
What cities does Minnesota Power have customers in in?
Minnesota Power serves electricity to 102 cities.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Minnesota Power?
Minnesota Power owns or is associated with 19 power plants.
