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

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:
Electric Companies With Service in Bemidji, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Beltrami Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.94 | 167.29 | 287,061 | 40,024,300 | |
Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.89 | 111.13 | 558,494 | 66,384,754 |
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Red Lake CDP, MN Electricity Overview

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 $129.86. Selling an estimated 683.55 megawatt hours, Beltrami Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city.
Emissions in Red Lake CDP average 4,189.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 53rd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Red Lake CDP from electricity use is 7,482,388.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 270th highest amount in Minnesota. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 20,777.55 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Red Lake CDP
Red Lake CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Red Lake CDP, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Beltrami Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.94 | 167.29 | 287,061 | 40,024,300 |
Redby CDP, MN Electricity Overview

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 $129.86. Selling an estimated 969.79 megawatt hours, Beltrami Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city.
Emissions in Redby CDP average 4,189.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 53rd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Redby CDP from electricity use is 5,454,686.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 315th highest amount in Minnesota. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 15,146.9 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Redby CDP
Redby CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Redby CDP, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Beltrami Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.94 | 167.29 | 287,061 | 40,024,300 |
Electricity Production in Beltrami County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Beltrami County, Minnesota
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Solway CTOtter Tail Power Company (100.00%) | Beltrami County | MN | Natural Gas | 110,461 | 60,705,843.96 | 549.57 |
Beltrami County, Minnesota Details
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.
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?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Beltrami Electric Cooperative | 16,220 |
2 | Otter Tail Power Company | 2,443 |
3 | Roseau Electric Cooperative | 1,191 |
4 | North Star Electric Cooperative | 331 |
5 | Red Lake Electric | 227 |