Chippewa County, MN: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Chippewa County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Chippewa County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Chippewa County is Northern States Power Company.

Emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 gases, Chippewa County has the 2957th highest pollution level due to electricity use of any county in the nation and 83rd highest in the state.

During the course of the last year, Chippewa County has seen a 5.91% drop in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.

Chippewa County is home to over 12,509 citizens and generates 22,656 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 1.81 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Chippewa County 8th out of 87 counties in Minnesota for solar megawatt hours produced per capita.

With 12,509 residents living within the county and 164,405 megawatt hours produced a year, Chippewa County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 13.14 megawatt hours. This is the 819th largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.

As the 22nd highest generator of solar energy in Minnesota, Chippewa County produces 22,656 megawatt hours from solar.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    145,460 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    164,405 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    164,405 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    13.14 MWh

Montevideo, MN Electricity Overview

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Montevideo's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 15.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.70% below the average national price of 16.01 cents. The city produces 5,841 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of their total generation, from sustainable fuel types Selling an estimated 28,149.83 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest provider in the city.

Emissions in Montevideo average 3,616.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 861st worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 19,383,002.76 kilograms. Solar is the fuel of choice in Montevideo, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Montevideo has 2 electricity plants within its borders. This is the 22nd highest number of plants within a city in Minnesota.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Montevideo

Montevideo residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.121/kWh$143.27/mo.$66.47/mo.
615th15.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Montevideo
622nd$116.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Montevideo Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Montevideo, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Minnesota Valley Coop Light and PowerBUNDLED10.97243.3131,61514,443,500
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.24101.789,112,957.141,479,546,314

Clara City, MN Electricity Overview

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Clara City's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 16.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.83% above the average national price of 16.01 cents. The city produces 1,530 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of their total generation, from sustainable fuel types Selling an estimated 12,330.06 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest provider in the city.

Emissions in Clara City average 3,647.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 860th worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 5,587,928.05 kilograms. Solar is the fuel of choice in Clara City, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Clara City has one electricity plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clara City

Clara City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.121/kWh$143.27/mo.$66.47/mo.
713th16.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clara City
268th$101.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clara City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clara City, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.24101.789,112,957.141,479,546,314

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Kerkhoven, MN Electricity Overview

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Kerkhoven's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their inhabitants, 30.90% lower than the average nationwide electricity price of 16.01 cents. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.21, while the Kerkhoven average is 27.72% lower at $99.17 per month. Otter Tail Power Company sells an estimated 2,518.11 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other supplier.

Emissions in Kerkhoven average 3,990.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 528th worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 3,008,582.69 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kerkhoven

Kerkhoven residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.083/kWh$152.17/mo.$64.73/mo.
57th11.07¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kerkhoven
143rd$99.17Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kerkhoven Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kerkhoven, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.11101.44547,708.1860,839,707

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Electricity Production in Chippewa County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Chippewa County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Palmer's Creek Wind Farm, LLCPalmer's Creek Wind Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Chippewa County MN Wind 135,519
Taurus Community SolarTaurus Community Solar (100.00%)
Montevideo MN Solar 5,841
Crater Community SolarBHE Renewables (100.00%)
Chippewa County MN Solar 4,966
Centaurus Community SolarBHE Renewables (100.00%)
Chippewa County MN Solar 3,427
Clara City SolarClara City Solar LLC (100.00%)
Chippewa County MN Solar 1,779
Sagitta Community SolarGeronimo Energy (100.00%)
Chippewa County MN Solar 1,770
USS Christoffer Solar LLC CSGStandard Solar (90.00%)US Solar (10.00%)
Chippewa County MN Solar 1,761
USS Pheasant Solar LLC CSGUSS Pheasant Solar LLC (100.00%)
Chippewa County MN Solar 1,582
Syncarpha Clara City CSG I (Stamer)Clara City CSG I, LLC (100.00%)
Clara City MN Solar 1,530
Granite Falls MN Conventional Hydroelectric 835

Chippewa County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Chippewa County averages 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 83rd highest in Minnesota out of 87 counties for emissions efficiency. A total of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. This is enough to rank 2957th highest in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. Wind is the primary fuel source in Chippewa County, with 85.71% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Solar (13.78%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Conventional Hydroelectric (0.51%). Chippewa County has the 25th most power producing plants of any county in the state, with 10 total plants.

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85.71%
SOLAR
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13.78%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.51%

Chippewa County, Minnesota Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Chippewa County include Northern States Power Company, Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power, and Otter Tail Power Company The state of Minnesota has highly favorable state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for providers in Chippewa County is 3.82%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Northern States Power Company, Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power, and Otter Tail Power Company. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Minnesota average is 3.21%, resulting in a rank of 807th best in the United States and a state rank of 42nd best out of 3230 and 87 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Chippewa County:

  • Clara City, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Kerkhoven, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Maynard, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Milan, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Montevideo, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 89.39%
    • Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power: 10.61%
  • Watson, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 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 Chippewa County, Minnesota?

By total megawatt hours sold, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Chippewa County, Minnesota.

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

There are 6 electricity companies serving customers in Chippewa County, Minnesota.

What electricity companies offer service in Chippewa County, Minnesota?

How many power plants are within Chippewa County, Minnesota?

There are 10 active power plants in Chippewa County, Minnesota

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2023-12-06