Beltrami County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Beltrami County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Beltrami County saw a 1.77% rise during the course of the most recent year.

Beltrami County is the 21st largest county in Minnesota, with 46,228 citizens residing within the county's borders.

With total production of 110,461 megawatt hours, Beltrami County is the 1291st highest producer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the nation.

The average monthly residential electric bill in Beltrami County totals $170.35. For comparison, the Minnesota average bill is $107.95

Beltrami County is the 10th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 2.39 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable sources.

Natural gas accounts for 99.90% of the electric generation in Beltrami County, giving it a ranking of 7th in Minnesota out of 87 counties for natural gas generation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    537,796 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    110,461 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    110,461 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.39 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    214,597,437 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,642.15 kg

Bemidji, MN Electricity Overview

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Bemidji has an average residential electricity rate of 12.30 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.95% less than the average state rate of 13.81 cents, a welcome situation for residents of the city. With an estimated 1,262 total residential customers, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest supplier in the city.

Emissions in Bemidji average 4,189.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 53rd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Bemidji from electricity use is 61,057,296.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 73rd highest amount in Minnesota. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 169,547.57 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bemidji

Bemidji residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.083/kWh$135.21/mo.$64.73/mo.
248th12.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bemidji
703rd$122.45Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bemidji Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bemidji, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Beltrami Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.94167.29287,06140,024,300
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.89111.13558,49466,384,754

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Red Lake CDP, MN Electricity Overview

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Red Lake CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 13.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.93% more than the average state rate of 13.81 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for residents of the city. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $167.29 per month, while the nationwide average is $129.86. Selling an estimated 683.55 megawatt hours, Beltrami Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city.

Emissions in Red Lake CDP average 4,189.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 53rd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Red Lake CDP from electricity use is 7,482,388.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 270th highest amount in Minnesota. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 20,777.55 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Red Lake CDP

Red Lake CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.139/kWh$0.125/kWh$169.07/mo.$153.24/mo.
480th13.94¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Red Lake CDP
859th$167.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Red Lake CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Red Lake CDP, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Beltrami Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.94167.29287,06140,024,300

Redby CDP, MN Electricity Overview

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Redby CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 13.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.93% more than the average state rate of 13.81 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for residents of the city. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $167.29 per month, while the nationwide average is $129.86. Selling an estimated 969.79 megawatt hours, Beltrami Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city.

Emissions in Redby CDP average 4,189.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 53rd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Redby CDP from electricity use is 5,454,686.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 315th highest amount in Minnesota. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 15,146.9 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Redby CDP

Redby CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.139/kWh$0.125/kWh$169.07/mo.$153.24/mo.
480th13.94¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Redby CDP
859th$167.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Redby CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Redby CDP, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Beltrami Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.94167.29287,06140,024,300

Electricity Production in Beltrami County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Beltrami County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Beltrami County MN Natural Gas 110,46160,705,843.96549.57

Beltrami County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Beltrami County average 4,642.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, making them the 7th worst polluting county out of 87 counties in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the county from electricity consumption is 214,597,436.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 18th highest amount in the state and 1741st in the US. The county is home to one electricity producing plant. Beltrami County's power plants primarily use Natural Gas, which makes up 110,346.83 megawatt hours (or 99.90%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county.

NATURAL GAS
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99.90%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.10%

Beltrami County, Minnesota Net Metering

There are 5 companies in Beltrami County selling electricity. Of those 5, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, 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 solar installations.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Beltrami County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 2.93% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average energy loss is 2.76%. This earned Beltrami County a rank of 393rd best in the US out of 3221.

Providers In Each City in Beltrami County:

  • Bemidji, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 79.84%
    • Beltrami Electric Cooperative: 20.16%
  • Blackduck, Minnesota:
    • Beltrami Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Funkley, Minnesota:
    • North Itasca Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Kelliher, Minnesota:
    • Beltrami Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Solway, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Tenstrike, Minnesota:
    • Beltrami Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Turtle River, Minnesota:
    • Beltrami Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Wilton, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 86.21%
    • Beltrami Electric Cooperative: 13.79%

* 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 Beltrami County, Minnesota?

By total megawatt hours sold, Beltrami Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Beltrami County, Minnesota.

How many power plants are within Beltrami County, Minnesota?

Beltrami County, Minnesota has one active power plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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

There are 5 electricity companies operating in Beltrami County, Minnesota.

Which electricity companies offer service in Beltrami County, Minnesota?

Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-09-18