St. Louis County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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St. Louis County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
St. Louis County is 8th out of 87 counties in the state for megawatt hours per capita generated from coal, averaging 0.05 megawatt hours per person.
St. Louis County generates 13.05% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 44,596 megawatt hours each year.
St. Louis County produces 0.92 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes St. Louis County the 1076th highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable generation per capita in the nation.
Renewable fuel usage for electricity production has dropped by 5.84% over the course of the previous year in St. Louis County.
Electricity from wind energy produced in St. Louis County totals 62,168 megawatt hours, making St. Louis County 20th in Minnesota out of 87 counties for wind power generation.
St. Louis County saw a 0.62% increase in CO2 emissions per capita during the previous 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,320,054 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.63 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
341,681 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
182,976 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
158,705 MWh
Production per Capita
1.71 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
891,827,478 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,469.6 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Duluth
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Residential Bundled Electricity Prices
- In Duluth, the residential bundled electricity rate national rank dropped by 9,519 positions to 20,041st, from last year's value of 10,522nd
- In Duluth, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate national rank increased by 1,790 positions to 15,296th, from last year's value of 17,086th
- In Duluth, the residential bundled electricity rate national rank increased by 1,803 positions to 20,041st, from last month's value of 21,844th
- In Duluth, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate national rank dropped by 702 positions to 15,296th, from last month's value of 14,594th
- In Duluth, the residential bundled electricity rate state rank dropped by 183 positions to 598th, from last year's value of 415th
- In Duluth, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate state rank increased by 28 positions to 434th, from last year's value of 462nd
- In Duluth, the residential bundled electricity rate state rank increased by 56 positions to 598th, from last month's value of 654th
- In Duluth, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate state rank dropped by 10 positions to 434th, from last month's value of 424th
- In Duluth, the residential bundled electricity rate increased by 18.08% to 15.83 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 13.4 ¢ / kWh
- In Duluth, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate increased by 1.41% to 14.52 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 14.32 ¢ / kWh
- In Duluth, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate decreased by 0.47% to 14.52 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 14.59 ¢ / kWh
- In Duluth, the residential bundled electricity rate decreased by 0.44% to 15.83 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 15.9 ¢ / kWh
- In Duluth, the residential bundled electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,839 positions to 8,529th, from last year's value of 5,690th
- In Duluth, the residential bundled electricity bill national rank increased by 967 positions to 8,529th, from last month's value of 9,496th
- In Duluth, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill state rank increased by 209 positions to 121st, from last year's value of 330th
- In Duluth, the residential bundled electricity bill state rank dropped by 179 positions to 601st, from last year's value of 422nd
- In Duluth, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill national rank dropped by 37 positions to 2,649th, from last year's value of 2,612th
- In Duluth, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill national rank dropped by 26 positions to 2,649th, from last month's value of 2,623rd
- In Duluth, the residential bundled electricity bill decreased by 18.81% to $110.62, from last month's value of $136.25
- In Duluth, the residential bundled electricity bill increased by 8.82% to $110.62, from last year's value of $101.65
- In Duluth, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill decreased by 2.52% to $96.24, from last year's value of $98.73
- In Duluth, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill state rank dropped by 1 position to 121st, from last month's value of 120th
- In Duluth, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill increased by 0.78% to $96.24, from last month's value of $95.49
- In Duluth, the residential bundled electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 601st, from last month's value of 602nd
Duluth Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for February, 2024
15.83¢ per kWh
- 0.44% lower than last month
- 18.08% higher than February last year
- 10.6% higher than the Minnesota average
- 3.67% lower than the US average
- 598th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has increased by 56 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 183 since February last year
- 20,041st in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,803 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,519 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.52¢ per kWh
- 1.41% higher than last month
- 0.47% lower than February last year
- 0.34% higher than the Minnesota average
- 12.16% lower than the US average
- 434th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 28 since February last year
- 15,296th in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 702 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,790 since February last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$110.62 per month
- 18.81% lower than last month
- 8.82% higher than February last year
- 0.36% lower than the Minnesota average
- 16.15% lower than the US average
- 601st in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 179 since February last year
- 8,529th in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has increased by 967 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,839 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$96.24 per month
- 0.78% higher than last month
- 2.52% lower than February last year
- 16.87% lower than the Minnesota average
- 29.08% lower than the US average
- 121st in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 209 since February last year
- 2,649th in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 26 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 37 since February last year
Duluth, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Duluth's residents purchase residential electricity for 14.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.56% less than the average Minnesota price of 14.75 cents and 9.35% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. Production from renewable sources totals 1.27 megawatt hours generated per customer in the city, which results in a ranking of 51st in the state out of 915 cities. The city saw an unwelcome 18.30% decrease in the use of renewable fuel types, like solar or wind energy, compared to fossil fuel sources, like coal and oil.
Releasing 360,041,773.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, Duluth ranks 5th highest out of 915 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. This total equates to 4,156.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 29th worst in the state for emissions per capita. Wood/Wood Waste Solids is the primary fuel type in Duluth, with 54.86% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Conventional Hydroelectric (37.35%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Coal (7.06%). Duluth has the 17th highest electricity generation plants of any city in Minnesota, with 3 total power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Duluth
Duluth residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Duluth, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Power | BUNDLED | 14.54 | 96.22 | 119,400 | 997,625.02 | 145,011,477 |
Zips with electric coverage in Duluth, Minnesota include: 55811, 55803, 55804, 55812, 55805, 55806, 55807, 55810, 55808, 55802
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Hibbing, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Hibbing's residents purchase residential electricity for 15.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.99% more than the average Minnesota price of 14.75 cents and 0.57% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. The city ranks 69th out of 915 cities in the state for renewable energy generation per capita, with 0.66 megawatt hours being produced per citizen in the city. Generating 2.33 megawatt hours per capita living in the city, Hibbing ranks as the 59th highest producing city out of 915 cities in Minnesota.
Releasing 75,103,741.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, Hibbing ranks 64th highest out of 915 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. This total equates to 4,629.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 15th worst in the state for emissions per capita. Natural Gas is the primary fuel type in Hibbing, with 68.49% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Wood/Wood Waste Solids (28.30%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Coal (3.21%). Hibbing has the 48th highest number of power generation plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hibbing
Hibbing residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hibbing, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hibbing Public Utilities | BUNDLED | 17.08 | 83.09 | 37,832.94 | 31,449.95 | 5,371,642.42 |
| Lake Country Power | BUNDLED | 16.41 | 144.85 | 457,230.86 | 75,046,467.23 | |
| Minnesota Power | BUNDLED | 14.54 | 96.22 | 997,625.02 | 145,011,477 |
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Hermantown, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Hermantown's residents purchase residential electricity for 14.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.56% less than the average Minnesota price of 14.75 cents and 9.35% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $96.24 per month, while the state average is $111.73. Patrons in Hermantown pay a 13.87% reduction compared to the rest of the state. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Minnesota Power.
The use of electricity in Hermantown accounts for 41,747,648.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 100th largest amount in the state out of 915 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,122 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 58th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hermantown
Hermantown residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hermantown, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Power | BUNDLED | 14.54 | 96.22 | 997,625.02 | 145,011,477 |
Zips with electric coverage in Hermantown, Minnesota include: 55811, 55810, 55814
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Electricity Production in St. Louis County, Minnesota
Power Plants in St. Louis County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Syl LaskinMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Hoyt Lakes | MN | Natural Gas | 122,280 | 94,673,684.56 | 774.24 | ||
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 | ||||
Fond Du LacMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Duluth | MN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 44,596 | ||||
| Hibbing | MN | Natural Gas | 37,832.94 | 21,640,338.84 | 572 | |||
| Virginia | MN | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 28,827,215.59 |
St. Louis County, Minnesota Details
As the 7th highest ranked county out of 87 counties in Minnesota, St. Louis County emits 891,827,477.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. This total results in 4,469.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the county 1608th worst in the country for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The primary fuel utilized in St. Louis County is Natural Gas. The county produces 43.63% of the total generation in the county from this fuel. Combined with Wood/Wood Waste Solids (22.30%) and Wind (18.19%), these three fuels account for 84.13% of the county electricity production. St. Louis County is home to 6 electricity plants, which is the 37th highest number of power plants within a county in Minnesota.
Providers In Each City in St. Louis County:
- Aurora, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 100.00%
- Babbitt, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 82.50%
- Lake Country Power: 17.50%
- Biwabik, Minnesota:
- Biwabik, Minnesota Electric Utility: 50.43%
- Minnesota Power: 49.57%
- Brookston, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 100.00%
- Buhl, Minnesota:
- Lake Country Power: 5.34%
- Minnesota Power: 2.07%
- Buhl Electric: 92.59%
- Chisholm, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 100.00%
- Cook, Minnesota:
- Lake Country Power: 100.00%
- Duluth, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 100.00%
- Ely, Minnesota:
- Ely, Minnesota Electric Utility: 89.73%
- Lake Country Power: 10.27%
- Eveleth, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 100.00%
- Floodwood, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 100.00%
- Gilbert, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 57.69%
- Gilbert City Utilities: 30.85%
- Lake Country Power: 11.46%
- Hermantown, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 100.00%
- Hibbing, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 30.06%
- Lake Country Power: 59.61%
- Hibbing Public Utilities: 10.33%
- Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 100.00%
- Iron Junction, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 100.00%
- Kinney, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 100.00%
- Leonidas, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 100.00%
- McKinley, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 81.98%
- Lake Country Power: 18.02%
- Meadowlands, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 100.00%
- Mountain Iron, Minnesota:
- Mountain Iron, Minnesota Electric Utility: 36.43%
- Lake Country Power: 55.71%
- Minnesota Power: 7.86%
- Orr, Minnesota:
- Lake Country Power: 100.00%
- Proctor, Minnesota:
- Proctor Public Utilities: 88.79%
- Minnesota Power: 11.21%
- Tower, Minnesota:
- Lake Country Power: 26.83%
- Minnesota Power: 73.17%
- Virginia, Minnesota:
- Lake Country Power: 1.04%
- Minnesota Power: 37.22%
- Virginia Public Utilities: 61.74%
- Winton, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Power: 100.00%
- Wright, Minnesota:
- Lake Country Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in St. Louis County, Minnesota?
By total revenue, Minnesota Power is the largest electricity supplier in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
How many electric companies offer service in St. Louis County, Minnesota?
There are 11 electricity providers offering service in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What electricity companies offer service in St. Louis County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Power | 57,838 |
| 2 | Lake Country Power | 24,399 |
| 3 | Hibbing Public Utilities | 7,131 |
| 4 | Virginia Public Utilities | 4,634 |
| 5 | Ely, Minnesota Electric Utility | 1,922 |
| 6 | Cooperative Light & Power | 1,543 |
| 7 | Proctor Public Utilities | 1,337 |
| 8 | Mountain Iron, Minnesota Electric Utility | 1,150 |
| 9 | Gilbert City Utilities | 904 |
| 10 | North Star Electric Cooperative | 668 |
How many power plants are located in St. Louis County, Minnesota?
St. Louis County, Minnesota is home to 6 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
