Clay County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Clay County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Clay County uses non-renewable fuels to generate 0.01 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 1120th highest county in the country for non-renewable production per capita.
Solar power usage in Clay County has gone up by 1523.88% year over year, with 10,474 megawatt hours being produced from solar energy during the course of the previous year compared to 645 the 12 months before.
Clay County ranks 37th out of 87 counties in Minnesota for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.16 megawatt hours produced per person.
Wind turbines produce 2.51 megawatt hours per year per capita for Clay County citizens, which is 379th highest county out of 3221 counties in the United States.
The largest electricity company in Clay County by number of customers is Northern States Power Company.
Averaging generation of 2.68 megawatt hours per resident per year, Clay County ranks 36 out of 87 counties in production per capita in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
754,751 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.62 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
174,187 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
173,542 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
645 MWh
Production per Capita
2.68 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
206,908,457 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,184.43 kg
Moorhead, MN Electricity Overview

On average, residents who call Moorhead home are charged a residential electricity rate of 11.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.47% lower than the average Minnesota rate of 14.20 cents. The city has seen a 385.40% decrease in non-renewable fuel use in their electricity production plants. The city had a 37.51% drop in the usage of renewable fuel sources, such as solar or wind energy, compared to non-renewable fuel sources, like coal or natural gas.
Electricity consumption in Moorhead results in the release of 182,033,460.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 24th highest amount in Minnesota out of 915 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 4,125.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Moorhead is the 833rd highest polluting city in Minnesota. Wind makes up 68.20% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Moorhead. Moorhead has 2 power generation plants within its borders. This is the 18th highest amount of power plants in a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Moorhead
Moorhead residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Moorhead, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Moorhead Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.81 | 90.94 | 2,028 | 182,768 | 19,755,500 |
Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 15.64 | 98.26 | 9,045,140 | 1,414,982,269 |
Zips with electric coverage in Moorhead, Minnesota include: 56560, 56529, 56547
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Dilworth, MN Electricity Overview

On average, residents who call Dilworth home are charged a residential electricity rate of 14.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.86% higher than the average Minnesota rate of 14.20 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.
There are no power facilities within Dilworth, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 4,128.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 56th worst polluting city out of 915 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,128.5 kilograms per person and 4,585 residents in the city, the city emits 18,929,184.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dilworth
Dilworth residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dilworth, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 15.64 | 98.26 | 9,045,140 | 1,414,982,269 | |
Red River Valley Co-Op Power | BUNDLED | 12.98 | 203.85 | 77,673.57 | 10,078,179.55 |
Zips with electric coverage in Dilworth, Minnesota include: 56560, 56529, 56547
Barnesville, MN Electricity Overview

On average, residents who call Barnesville home are charged a residential electricity rate of 9.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.81% lower than the average Minnesota rate of 14.20 cents. With an estimated 1,074 total residential customers, Barnesville, Minnesota Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $97.44 per month, while the nationwide average is $137.45. Consumers in the city pay a 11.51% reduction compared to the rest of the United States.
There are no power facilities within Barnesville, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 4,128.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 332nd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,128.5 kilograms per person and 2,757 residents in the city, the city emits 11,382,281.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Barnesville
Barnesville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Barnesville, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Barnesville, Minnesota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 9.48 | 93.92 | 16,709.66 | 1,583,490.5 | |
Lake Region Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.73 | 132.52 | 331,898 | 42,247,700 | |
Red River Valley Co-Op Power | BUNDLED | 12.98 | 203.85 | 77,673.57 | 10,078,179.55 |
Electricity Production in Clay County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Clay 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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Lakeswind Power PartnersTransAlta (100.00%) | Clay County | MN | Wind | 156,380 | ||||
Clay County | MN | Wind | 5,305 | |||||
USS KVPV Solar LLC CSGStandard Solar (100.00%) | Clay County | MN | Solar | 2,155 | ||||
Clay County | MN | Solar | 2,145 | |||||
Clay County | MN | Solar | 2,128 | |||||
Clay County | MN | Solar | 2,066 | |||||
Clay County | MN | Solar | 1,980 | |||||
Moorhead Wind TurbineMoorhead Utilities (100.00%) | Moorhead | MN | Wind | 1,383 | ||||
Centennial Generating StationMoorhead Utilities (100.00%) | Moorhead | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 645 | 567,549.86 | 879.92 |
Clay County, Minnesota Details
Clay County's power plants primarily use Wind, which accounts for 93.62% (or 163,068 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Also used is Solar at 6.01% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.37% of production. Around 206,908,457.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the county because of electricity consumption. Averaging 3,184.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2287th worst for pollution per capita. Clay County has the 267th highest electricity producing plants of any county in the US, with 9 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Clay County:
- Barnesville, Minnesota:
- Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 4.59%
- Barnesville, Minnesota Electric Utility: 93.82%
- Red River Valley Co-Op Power: 1.59%
- Comstock, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Dilworth, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 71.72%
- Red River Valley Co-Op Power: 28.28%
- Felton, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Georgetown, Minnesota:
- Red River Valley Co-Op Power: 100.00%
- Glyndon, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 68.86%
- Red River Valley Co-Op Power: 31.14%
- Hawley, Minnesota:
- Hawley, Minnesota Electric Utility: 89.01%
- Wild Rice Electric Cooperative: 10.99%
- Hitterdal, Minnesota:
- Wild Rice Electric Cooperative: 6.92%
- Otter Tail Power Company: 93.08%
- Moorhead, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 4.11%
- Moorhead Utilities: 95.89%
- Sabin, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Ulen, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 97.04%
- Wild Rice Electric Cooperative: 2.96%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Clay County, Minnesota?
Clay County, Minnesota is home to 9 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Clay County, Minnesota?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Northern States Power Company | 30,256 |
2 | Moorhead Utilities | 20,459 |
3 | Wild Rice Electric Cooperative | 1,724 |
4 | Red River Valley Co-Op Power | 1,691 |
5 | Barnesville, Minnesota Electric Utility | 1,541 |
6 | Hawley, Minnesota Electric Utility | 1,180 |
7 | Lake Region Electric Cooperative | 869 |
How many electric companies offer service in Clay County, Minnesota?
There are 7 electricity providers offering service in Clay County, Minnesota.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Clay County, Minnesota?
The largest electricity supplier in Clay County, Minnesota by megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.