Cottonwood County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Cottonwood County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 15.72 cents, while residents of Cottonwood County enjoy an average rate that is 17.08% below that at 13.03 cents per kilowatt hour.

There was a 1.19% drop in CO2 emissions per capita within the preceding year in Cottonwood County.

Residents of Cottonwood County use enough electricity to release 4,149.1 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per person, compared to the US average of 2,545.56.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Cottonwood County is South Central Electric Association.

Cottonwood County comes in as the 2342nd highest pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 3221 counties in the country, releasing 47,648,286.39 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Cottonwood County residents pay an average residential monthly electricity bill of $178.28, which is 20.75% higher than the national average bill of $147.64.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    133,398 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.62 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    47,648,286 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,149.1 kg

Windom, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 9.44 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Windom, which is 34.35% below the average Minnesota price of 14.38 cents and 39.94% less than the US average of 15.72 cents. Selling an estimated 53,679.8 megawatt hours, Windom, Minnesota Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $147.64, while the Windom average is 44.09% lower at $82.55 per month.

Windom citizens average 4,149.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 12th highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 19,699,935.89 kilograms, which is the 157th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Windom 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 Windom

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.097/kWh$0.094/kWh$83.79/mo.$79.32/mo.
8th9.44¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Windom
28th$82.55Average residential monthly electricity bill for Windom Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Windom, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Federated Rural Electric AssociationBUNDLED10.48132.7485,9579,006,000
South Central Electric AssociationBUNDLED13.17181.278,22510,300,000
Windom, Minnesota Electric UtilityBUNDLED9.1875.316920,845.41,913,224.4

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Mountain Lake, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.51 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Mountain Lake, which is 26.87% below the average Minnesota price of 14.38 cents and 33.10% less than the US average of 15.72 cents. Selling an estimated 10,771.17 megawatt hours, Mountain Lake Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $147.64, while the Mountain Lake average is 47.65% lower at $77.29 per month.

Mountain Lake citizens average 4,149.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 164th highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 8,099,046.94 kilograms, which is the 259th 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.135/kWh$0.105/kWh$188.67/mo.$77.29/mo.
35th10.51¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mountain Lake
14th$77.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mountain Lake Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mountain Lake, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mountain Lake ElectricBUNDLED10.4976.227,587.52795,748.16
South Central Electric AssociationBUNDLED13.17181.278,22510,300,000

Westbrook, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 15.82 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Westbrook, which is 10.03% above the average Minnesota price of 14.38 cents and 0.65% more than the US average of 15.72. Selling an estimated 1,131.93 megawatt hours, Westbrook Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Westbrook has the 381st largest population in Minnesota, with 870 citizens residing within the city's borders.

Westbrook citizens average 4,149.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 12th highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 3,609,718.67 kilograms, which is the 378th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Westbrook 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 Westbrook

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.158/kWh$0.131/kWh$188.67/mo.$135.66/mo.
680th15.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Westbrook
765th$136.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Westbrook Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Westbrook, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
South Central Electric AssociationBUNDLED13.17181.278,22510,300,000
Westbrook ElectricBUNDLED16.23129.32183,976.9645,549.76

Cottonwood County, Minnesota Details

Cottonwood County, Minnesota Net Metering

Cottonwood County has 5 out of 6 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Minnesota has great regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Cottonwood County averages out to about 3.34% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The US average for energy loss is 2.45% and the state average is 3.41%, resulting in a rank of 519th best in the US and a state rank of 21st best out of 3221 and 87 counties, respectively.

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:
    • South Central Electric Association: 6.16%
    • Windom, Minnesota Electric Utility: 92.59%
    • 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 electric companies offer service in Cottonwood County, Minnesota?

There are 6 electricity suppliers operating in Cottonwood County, Minnesota.

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.

What electricity companies offer service in Cottonwood County, Minnesota?

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-08-27