Cottonwood County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Cottonwood County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Over 99.99% of Cottonwood County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuel types, putting Cottonwood County at 6th in the state for renewable electricity production.
South Central Electric Association is the largest supplier in Cottonwood County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
On average, Cottonwood County residents are responsible for 0.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, making it the 2922nd highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the United States based on per capita pollution.
Wind turbines in Cottonwood County generate 802,866 megawatt hours of electricity.
Cottonwood County generates 69.71 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Cottonwood County the 6th highest ranking county out of 87 counties for renewable production per capita in Minnesota.
Cottonwood County ranks 1093rd out of 3221 counties in the county for total production of electricity from non-renewable sources, with 114 of the county's 802,980 megawatt hours coming from those fuel sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
134,529 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.68 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
802,980 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
802,866 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
114 MWh
Production per Capita
69.72 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
11,041 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
0.96 kg
Windom, MN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 9.62 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Windom, which is 28.88% below the average Minnesota price of 13.52 cents and 31.26% less than the US average of 13.99 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Windom, Minnesota Electric Utility. Windom citizens use 81224.42% of the electricity produced within the city boundaries and the city must import megawatt hours generated in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up the difference.
Windom citizens average 4,360.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 47th highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. With total emissions of 20,921,464.14 kilograms, the city ranks 157th highest in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has one power producing plant. Windom's power plants mainly use Distillate Fuel Oil, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Windom
Windom residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Windom, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 9.98 | 131.17 | 89,767 | 8,958,000 | |
| South Central Electric Association | BUNDLED | 12.99 | 180.53 | 79,860 | 10,377,000 | |
| Windom, Minnesota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 9.39 | 73.46 | 69 | 19,548.96 | 1,835,446.45 |
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Mountain Lake, MN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 12.31 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Mountain Lake, which is 8.99% below the average Minnesota price of 13.52 cents and 12.04% less than the US average of 13.99 cents. Selling an estimated 10,405.53 megawatt hours, Mountain Lake Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $123.86, while the Mountain Lake average is 29.50% lower at $87.32 per month.
Mountain Lake citizens average 4,359.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 50th highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 8,714,933.29 kilograms, which is the 256th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Mountain Lake have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mountain Lake
Mountain Lake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mountain Lake, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lake Electric | BUNDLED | 12.30 | 86.36 | 7,329.95 | 901,621.69 | |
| South Central Electric Association | BUNDLED | 12.99 | 180.53 | 79,860 | 10,377,000 |
Westbrook, MN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 15.45 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Westbrook, which is 14.26% above the average Minnesota price of 13.52 cents and 10.44% more than the US average of 13.99. Westbrook Electric is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Westbrook produces 0.20% of the electricity consumed in the city and must import power from nearby cities and counties or rural area electricity generation plants.
Westbrook citizens average 4,369.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 35th highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. With total emissions of 3,312,117.83 kilograms, the city ranks 401st highest in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has one power producing plant. Westbrook's power plants mainly use Distillate Fuel Oil, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westbrook
Westbrook residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Westbrook, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Electric Association | BUNDLED | 12.99 | 180.53 | 79,860 | 10,377,000 | |
| Westbrook Electric | BUNDLED | 15.83 | 128.88 | 18 | 3,994.83 | 632,531.55 |
Electricity Production in Cottonwood County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Cottonwood County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Odell Wind FarmAlgonquin Power (100.00%) | Cottonwood County | MN | Wind | 720,395 | ||||
| Cottonwood County | MN | Wind | 50,998 | |||||
Windom Wind ProjectMidwest Power Partners LLC (100.00%) | Cottonwood County | MN | Wind | 28,763 | ||||
Mountain LakeMountain Lake Electric (100.00%) | Cottonwood County | MN | Wind | 2,737 | 22,047.71 | 8.06 | ||
| Windom | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 69 | 29,633.2 | 429.47 | |||
WestbrookWestbrook Electric (100.00%) | Westbrook | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 18 | 14,223.94 | 790.22 |
Cottonwood County, Minnesota Details
Cottonwood County emits 0.96 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 80th highest polluting county out of 87 counties in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount of 11,041.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Wind makes up 99.99% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Cottonwood County. Distillate Fuel Oil (0.01%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Natural Gas (0.00%). Cottonwood County has 6 power plants, which is 32nd most in Minnesota.
Providers In Each City in Cottonwood County:
- Bingham Lake, Minnesota:
- South Central Electric Association: 100.00%
- Jeffers, Minnesota:
- South Central Electric Association: 100.00%
- Mountain Lake, Minnesota:
- Mountain Lake Electric: 98.98%
- South Central Electric Association: 1.02%
- Storden, Minnesota:
- South Central Electric Association: 100.00%
- Westbrook, Minnesota:
- Westbrook Electric: 86.57%
- South Central Electric Association: 13.43%
- Windom, Minnesota:
- Windom, Minnesota Electric Utility: 92.59%
- South Central Electric Association: 6.16%
- Federated Rural Electric Association: 1.25%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are within Cottonwood County, Minnesota?
There are 6 active power plants located in Cottonwood County, Minnesota
What electricity companies offer service in Cottonwood County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Central Electric Association | 2,684 |
| 2 | Windom, Minnesota Electric Utility | 2,485 |
| 3 | Mountain Lake Electric | 1,057 |
| 4 | Westbrook Electric | 480 |
| 5 | Federated Rural Electric Association | 109 |
| 6 | Nobles Cooperative Electric | 43 |
What electricity company is the largest provider in Cottonwood County, Minnesota?
By total revenue, South Central Electric Association is the largest electricity company in Cottonwood County, Minnesota.
How many electric companies offer service in Cottonwood County, Minnesota?
Cottonwood County, Minnesota is home to 6 electricity companies offering service in the area.
