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Clay County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Clay County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Clay County is ranked 24th in the state out of 87 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 3.01 megawatt hours per person per year.

The nationwide average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.01 cents, while residents of Clay County enjoy an average rate that is 21.42% less at 12.58 cents per kilowatt hour.

Clay County ranks 39th out of 87 counties in Minnesota for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.15 megawatt hours produced per person.

Clay County is the 1158th largest generator of electricity in the US out of 3230 counties, producing 235,584.46 megawatt hours.

Of all US counties, Clay County ranks 371st in megawatt hours generated from wind energy.

Clay County is ranked as the 915th largest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the US with 766,707.06 megawatt hours being used by citizens for their electricity needs.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    766,707 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    235,584 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    198,367 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    37,217 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.57 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    206,915,119 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,138.45 kg

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Comstock Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

16.36¢ per kWh

  • 4.78% higher than last month
  • 13.79% higher than January last year
  • 10.17% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 4.78% higher than the US average
  • 627th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 18,590th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,053 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,372 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.47¢ per kWh

  • 1.01% higher than last month
  • 5.28% higher than January last year
  • 11.91% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 2.98% lower than the US average
  • 628th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 26 since January last year
  • 17,265th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 431 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,336 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$106.6 per month

  • 11.26% higher than last month
  • 10.17% higher than January last year
  • 12.18% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 29.39% lower than the US average
  • 287th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since January last year
  • 3,817th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 675 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,097 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$102.29 per month

  • 0.81% higher than last month
  • 4.11% higher than January last year
  • 0.77% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 22.89% lower than the US average
  • 536th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 255 since January last year
  • 3,574th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 18 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 937 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.8¢ per kWh

  • 0.49% lower than last month
  • 2.58% higher than January last year
  • 0.24% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 11.5% lower than the US average
  • 478th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 28 since January last year
  • 12,076th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,007 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,230 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

13.31¢ per kWh

  • 0.19% higher than last month
  • 0.81% higher than January last year
  • 8.07% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 5.99% lower than the US average
  • 521st in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 15,854th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 345 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 584 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$858.68 per month

  • 3.54% higher than last month
  • 0.21% lower than January last year
  • 13.91% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 47.31% lower than the US average
  • 585th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 31 since January last year
  • 21,976th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 82 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 848 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$968.08 per month

  • 0.02% lower than last month
  • 0.6% lower than January last year
  • 24.73% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 40.85% lower than the US average
  • 628th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 23,087th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 49 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 577 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

9¢ per kWh

  • 1.67% lower than last month
  • 0.98% higher than January last year
  • 4.26% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 8.45% lower than the US average
  • 476th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 106 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 104 since January last year
  • 17,998th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,488 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,746 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

10.33¢ per kWh

  • 0.07% higher than last month
  • 1.19% higher than January last year
  • 7.1% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 1.04% higher than the US average
  • 614th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 19,700th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 185 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,037 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$96,929.2 per month

  • 7.97% lower than last month
  • 7.49% lower than January last year
  • 52.94% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 187.52% higher than the US average
  • 375th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 108 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since January last year
  • 24,300th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 313 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 175 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$126,567.49 per month

  • 0.51% lower than last month
  • 0.09% higher than January last year
  • 33.09% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 269.95% higher than the US average
  • 491st in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,033rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 57 since January last year

Moorhead, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Moorhead home are charged a residential electricity rate of 10.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.50% lower than the average Minnesota rate of 14.67 cents. The city has allowed a 5670.15% rise in non-renewable fuel use in their electricity production plants. The city had a 72.02% 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 187,515,625.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 23rd highest amount in Minnesota out of 915 cities. Averaging 4,249.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 22nd highest in Minnesota for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. The city is home to 3 power producing plants, which is the 17th highest number of plants within a city in Minnesota out of the state's 915 cities.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Moorhead

Moorhead 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.
45th10.93¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Moorhead
56th$93.14Average residential monthly electricity bill for Moorhead Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Moorhead, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Moorhead UtilitiesBUNDLED10.6992.75145188,70720,173,600
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.49102.39,042,026.591,490,591,907

Zips with electric coverage in Moorhead, Minnesota include: 56560, 56529, 56547

Dilworth, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Dilworth home are charged a residential electricity rate of 15.19 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.58% higher than the average Minnesota rate of 14.67 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 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 350th worst polluting city out of 915 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,062.1 kilograms per person and 4,585 residents in the city, the city emits 18,624,705.85 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 November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.121/kWh$143.27/mo.$66.47/mo.
546th15.19¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dilworth
749th$137.81Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dilworth Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dilworth, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.49102.39,042,026.591,490,591,907
Red River Valley Co-Op PowerBUNDLED11.92227.8995,273.5411,354,467.65

Zips with electric coverage in Dilworth, Minnesota include: 56560, 56529, 56547

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Barnesville, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Barnesville home are charged a residential electricity rate of 9.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 35.13% lower than the average Minnesota rate of 14.67 cents. With an estimated 1,063 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 $104.09 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. Consumers in the city pay a 6.78% 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 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 63rd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,062.1 kilograms per person and 2,757 residents in the city, the city emits 11,199,196.08 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.103/kWh$0.091/kWh$112.61/mo.$95.44/mo.
7th9.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Barnesville
489th$104.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Barnesville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Barnesville, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Barnesville, Minnesota Electric UtilityBUNDLED9.37100.7417,937.651,680,328.23
Lake Region Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.72129.79354,73841,570,000
Red River Valley Co-Op PowerBUNDLED11.92227.8995,273.5411,354,467.65

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Electricity Production in Clay County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Clay County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lakeswind Power PartnersTransAlta (100.00%)
Clay County MN Wind 183,425
American Crystal Sugar MoorheadAmerican Crystal Sugar Co (100.00%)
Moorhead MN Coal 37,459.4621,339,212.19569.66
Agassiz Beach LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Clay County MN Wind 4,828
USS Buckaroo Solar LLC CSGUS Solar (10.00%)Standard Solar (90.00%)
Clay County MN Solar 2,121
USS Horne North Solar LLC CSGStandard Solar (90.00%)US Solar (10.00%)
Clay County MN Solar 1,982
USS JJ Clay Solar LLC CSGStandard Solar (90.00%)US Solar (10.00%)
Clay County MN Solar 1,940
USS Horne South Solar LLC CSGStandard Solar (90.00%)US Solar (10.00%)
Clay County MN Solar 1,852
USS KVPV Solar LLC CSGStandard Solar (100.00%)
Clay County MN Solar 1,832
Moorhead Wind TurbineMoorhead Utilities (100.00%)
Moorhead MN Wind 387
Centennial Generating StationMoorhead Utilities (100.00%)
Moorhead MN Distillate Fuel Oil -24255,414.08-228.98

Clay County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Clay County's power plants primarily use Wind, which accounts for 80.07% (or 188,640 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Also used is Coal at 15.90% and Solar at 4.13% of production. Around 206,915,119.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the county because of electricity consumption. Averaging 3,138.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2269th worst for pollution per capita. Clay County has the 260th highest electricity producing plants of any county in the US, with 10 total plants.

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80.07%
COAL
Coal
Coal
15.90%
SOLAR
Solar
4.13%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
-0.10%

Clay County, Minnesota Net Metering

Clay County has 6 out of 7 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Residents of Minnesota have highly favorable net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

There are 4 electricity providers in Clay County that report energy loss. Together, these 4 providers average a yearly energy loss of 4.48% of electricity generated. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Clay County receiving a rank of 1386th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Clay County:

  • Barnesville, Minnesota:
    • Barnesville, Minnesota Electric Utility: 93.82%
    • Red River Valley Co-Op Power: 1.59%
    • Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 4.59%
  • Comstock, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Dilworth, Minnesota:
    • Red River Valley Co-Op Power: 28.28%
    • Northern States Power Company: 71.72%
  • Felton, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Georgetown, Minnesota:
    • Red River Valley Co-Op Power: 100.00%
  • Glyndon, Minnesota:
    • Red River Valley Co-Op Power: 31.14%
    • Northern States Power Company: 68.86%
  • Hawley, Minnesota:
    • Hawley, Minnesota Electric Utility: 89.01%
    • Wild Rice Electric Cooperative: 10.99%
  • Hitterdal, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 93.08%
    • Wild Rice Electric Cooperative: 6.92%
  • Moorhead, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 4.11%
    • Moorhead Utilities: 95.89%
  • Sabin, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Ulen, Minnesota:
    • Wild Rice Electric Cooperative: 2.96%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 97.04%

* 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 10 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Clay County, Minnesota?

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.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-04-18