Becker County, MN: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Becker County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Becker County, MN is $160.81
  • The average electricity rate in Becker County, MN is 14.05¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Becker County, MN

The average residential electric bill in Becker County, MN is $160.81 per month. Becker County, MN is the 48th most expensive county in Minnesota for electricity.

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Becker County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

With a Minnesota average residential electric bill of $111.35, Becker County citizens pay about 44.41% more than their fellow statesmen.

Becker County is the 2051st worst polluting county in the US when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 3,803.37 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

Unfortunately, during the course of the past year, there has been a 212.50% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuel sources in Becker County.

As the 43rd highest county in Minnesota for non-renewable generation per capita, Becker County produces 0 megawatt hours per person a year.

Becker County produces 0 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 72 highest county out of 87 counties for production per capita in Minnesota.

With a population of 34,995 residents, Becker County is the 31st most populated county in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    400,031 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.43 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    50 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    50 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    133,098,980 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,803.37 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Detroit Lakes

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Detroit Lakes Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

11.57¢ per kWh

  • 3.7% lower than last month
  • 5.4% higher than November last year
  • 22.13% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 32.07% lower than the US average
  • 93rd in the state out of 896 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since November last year
  • 2,988th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 486 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 322 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.42¢ per kWh

  • 0.43% higher than last month
  • 3.5% higher than November last year
  • 25.42% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 30.78% lower than the US average
  • 29th in the state out of 896 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 59 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
  • 2,247th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 234 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 182 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$92.42 per month

  • 5.84% higher than last month
  • 1.61% higher than November last year
  • 4.92% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 21.83% lower than the US average
  • 314th in the state out of 896 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 104 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 113 since November last year
  • 5,750th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,411 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 426 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$101.12 per month

  • 0.12% higher than last month
  • 1.33% higher than November last year
  • 8.12% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 28.91% lower than the US average
  • 388th in the state out of 896 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 257 since November last year
  • 2,912th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 33 since November last year

Detroit Lakes, MN Electricity Overview

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Detroit Lakes averages a residential electricity rate of 11.42 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 25.97% less than the state's average price of 15.42 cents, which ranks the city 29th best for average electricity price out of 913 cities in the state. Generating 0.01 megawatt hours per consumer living in the city, Detroit Lakes ranks as the 146th highest producing city in the state out of 913 cities. Detroit Lakes Electric is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Detroit Lakes residents average 3,807.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 36,995,542.1 kilograms, the city ranks 100th highest in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. There is one power generation plant in the city. When it comes to electricity generation, Detroit Lakes' top fuel is Distillate Fuel Oil, making up 100.00% of generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.126/kWh$0.094/kWh$127.30/mo.$77.77/mo.
29th11.42¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Detroit Lakes
388th$101.12Average residential monthly electricity bill for Detroit Lakes Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Detroit Lakes ElectricBUNDLED11.30101.065071,807.368,112,756.28

Frazee, MN Electricity Overview

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Frazee averages a residential electricity rate of 12.14 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 21.29% less than the state's average price of 15.42 cents, which ranks the city 142nd best for average electricity price out of 913 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $111.24 per month. Otter Tail Power Company has an estimated 73 residential customers, more than all other vendors who operate in the city.

Frazee residents average 3,801.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 4,356,932.51 kilograms, the city ranks 329th highest in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Frazee, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frazee

Frazee residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.140/kWh$0.097/kWh$154.22/mo.$88.62/mo.
142nd12.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Frazee
506th$111.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Frazee Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Frazee, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lake Region Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.66129.41343,191.4743,437,243.31
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.3494.9503,226.9557,058,794

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White Earth CDP, MN Electricity Overview

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White Earth CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 14.19 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 7.99% less than the state's average price of 15.42 cents, which ranks the city 289th best for average electricity price out of 913 cities in the state. White Earth CDP is the 424th largest city in Minnesota, with a population of 710. The average residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $163.03 per month, while the state average is $111.35.

White Earth CDP residents average 3,801.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 2,699,321.19 kilograms, the city ranks 412th highest in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within White Earth CDP, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in White Earth CDP

White Earth CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.157/kWh$0.112/kWh$207.30/mo.$122.50/mo.
289th14.19¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of White Earth CDP
809th$163.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for White Earth CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in White Earth CDP, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.3494.9503,226.9557,058,794
Wild Rice Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.37174.78209,577.9630,113,988.77

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Electricity Production in Becker County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Becker County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Detroit Lakes MN Distillate Fuel Oil 502069,489.85131,389.85

Becker County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Becker County residents average 3,803.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 19th highest in the state out of 87 in this category. With total emissions of 133,098,980.19 kilograms, the county ranks 1493rd highest in the United States for total pollution from electricity use. The county has one power generation plant in the county. Becker County's primary fuel is Distillate Fuel Oil, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type.

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
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100.00%

Becker County, Minnesota Net Metering

There are 5 companies in Becker County providing electricity. Of those 5, 80.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. Minnesota has highly favorable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar installations.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Becker County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 5.02% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The US average is 2.43%, resulting in Becker County having a rank of 2002nd best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Becker County:

  • Audubon, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 93.35%
    • Wild Rice Electric Cooperative: 6.65%
  • Callaway, Minnesota:
    • Wild Rice Electric Cooperative: 1.85%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 98.15%
  • Detroit Lakes, Minnesota:
    • Detroit Lakes Electric: 100.00%
  • Frazee, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 94.65%
    • Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 5.35%
  • Lake Park, Minnesota:
    • Lake Park, Minnesota Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Ogema, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 79.35%
    • Wild Rice Electric Cooperative: 20.65%
  • Wolf Lake, Minnesota:
    • Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 100.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Becker County, Minnesota?

The largest electricity company in Becker County, Minnesota by total customer count is Detroit Lakes Electric.

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

Becker County, Minnesota is home to 5 electricity companies operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Becker County, Minnesota?

How many power plants are located within Becker County, Minnesota?

There is one electricity plant located in Becker County, Minnesota

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-10-28