Douglas County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Douglas County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Over 99.73% of Douglas County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuel types, putting Douglas County at 52nd in the state for renewable electricity production.
Alexandria Utilities is the largest supplier in Douglas County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
On average, Douglas County residents are responsible for 3,997.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, making it the 1998th highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the United States based on per capita pollution.
Douglas County produces 14,313 megawatt hours from solar energy, ranking it 32nd in the state out of 87 counties for total megawatt hours produced by solar power.
Douglas County has seen year over year increase of 15.47% in electricity production from solar power.
The use of non-renewable fuel sources in electricity generation in Douglas County has declined by 39.06% over the course of the past year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
450,028 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.62 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
14,352 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
14,313 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
39 MWh
Production per Capita
0.37 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
154,871,322 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,997.5 kg
Alexandria, MN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 10.60 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Alexandria, which is 25.36% below the average Minnesota price of 14.20 cents and 30.92% less than the US average of 15.34 cents. Alexandria Utilities is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Alexandria citizens use 417879.19% 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.
Alexandria citizens average 4,129.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 54th highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. With total emissions of 57,934,810.92 kilograms, the city ranks 76th 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. Alexandria'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 Alexandria
Alexandria residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alexandria, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.44 | 83.31 | 39 | 80,757 | 8,432,600 |
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.87 | 110.53 | 557,346 | 66,133,296 | |
| Runestone Electric Association | BUNDLED | 12.78 | 150.3 | 196,315 | 25,082,000 |
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Osakis, MN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Osakis, which is 10.18% above the average Minnesota price of 14.20 cents and 1.97% more than the US average of 15.34. Selling an estimated 12,549.07 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $137.45, while the Osakis average is 28.51% lower at $98.26 per month.
Osakis citizens average 4,128.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 56th highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 6,919,370.32 kilograms, which is the 275th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Osakis have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Osakis
Osakis residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Osakis, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 15.64 | 98.26 | 9,045,140 | 1,414,982,269 |
Evansville, MN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 11.91 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Evansville, which is 16.12% below the average Minnesota price of 14.20 cents and 22.38% less than the US average of 15.34 cents. Selling an estimated 2,269.07 megawatt hours, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Evansville has the 453rd largest population in Minnesota, with 633 citizens residing within the city's borders.
Evansville citizens average 4,128.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 56th highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 2,613,342.13 kilograms, which is the 446th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Evansville have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Evansville
Evansville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Evansville, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.87 | 110.53 | 557,346 | 66,133,296 | |
| Runestone Electric Association | BUNDLED | 12.78 | 150.3 | 196,315 | 25,082,000 |
Electricity Production in Douglas County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Douglas County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Novel OYA of Osakis CSGNovel-OYA Two LLP (100.00%) | Douglas County | MN | Solar | 8,412 | ||||
Novel Herickhoff Solar CSGNovel Herickhoff Solar LLC CSG (100.00%) | Douglas County | MN | Solar | 2,029 | ||||
FastSun 13 CSGEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Douglas County | MN | Solar | 1,943 | ||||
Douglas Todd Community Solar One LLC CSGMadison Energy Holdings LLC (100.00%) | Douglas County | MN | Solar | 1,929 | ||||
AlexandriaAlexandria Utilities (100.00%) | Alexandria | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 39 | 25,780.88 | 661.05 |
Douglas County, Minnesota Details
Douglas County citizens average 3,997.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 45th highest in Minnesota out of 87 in this category. With total emissions of 154,871,322.02 kilograms, the county ranks 23rd highest in Minnesota for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county has 5 power producing plants within its borders. This is the 524th most power plants within a single county in the United States. For electricity production purposes, Douglas County's main fuel type is Solar, accounting for 99.73% of production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Douglas County:
- Alexandria, Minnesota:
- Runestone Electric Association: 4.20%
- Alexandria Utilities: 91.76%
- Otter Tail Power Company: 4.04%
- Brandon, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Carlos, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Evansville, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 95.28%
- Runestone Electric Association: 4.72%
- Farwell, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Forada, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Garfield, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 97.90%
- Runestone Electric Association: 2.10%
- Kensington, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Millerville, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Miltona, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Nelson, Minnesota:
- Alexandria Utilities: 100.00%
- Osakis, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are within Douglas County, Minnesota?
There are 5 active power plants located in Douglas County, Minnesota
What electricity companies offer service in Douglas County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria Utilities | 10,376 |
| 2 | Runestone Electric Association | 6,227 |
| 3 | Otter Tail Power Company | 4,912 |
| 4 | Lake Region Electric Cooperative | 75 |
What electricity company is the largest provider in Douglas County, Minnesota?
By total revenue, Alexandria Utilities is the largest electricity company in Douglas County, Minnesota.
How many electric companies offer service in Douglas County, Minnesota?
Douglas County, Minnesota is home to 4 electricity companies offering service in the area.
