Douglas County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Douglas County, MN is $155.13
- The average electricity rate in Douglas County, MN is 13.90¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Douglas County, MN
The average residential electric bill in Douglas County, MN is $155.13 per month. Douglas County, MN is the 42nd most expensive county in Minnesota for electricity.
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Douglas County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Douglas County enjoy an average rate that is 16.93% below that at 13.90 cents per kilowatt hour.
There was a 6.97% drop in CO2 emissions per capita within the preceding year in Douglas County.
Douglas County released 146,187,283.26 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which ranks it as the 1456th highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the nation.
Alexandria Utilities is the largest electricity provider in Douglas County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Douglas County residents are accountable for 3,773.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, making them the 56th highest polluting county out of 87 counties in Minnesota based on per capita emissions.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Douglas County totals $155.13. For comparison, the Minnesota average bill is $113.43
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
444,514 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.47 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
146,187,283 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,773.35 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Alexandria
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Rates and Production Categories
Alexandria Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
12.69¢ per kWh
- 3.69% lower than last month
- 5.45% higher than November last year
- 14.58% lower than the Minnesota average
- 25.48% lower than the US average
- 184th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
- 4,759th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,259 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 502 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.53¢ per kWh
- 0.44% higher than last month
- 3.59% higher than November last year
- 18.15% lower than the Minnesota average
- 24.03% lower than the US average
- 179th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
- 5,498th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 92 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 372 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$103.21 per month
- 6.09% higher than last month
- 1.68% higher than November last year
- 6.18% higher than the Minnesota average
- 12.71% lower than the US average
- 516th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has increased by 13 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 17 since November last year
- 9,728th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,645 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 44 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$112.78 per month
- 0.13% higher than last month
- 1.28% higher than November last year
- 2.48% higher than the Minnesota average
- 20.71% lower than the US average
- 522nd in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since November last year
- 5,158th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,630 since November last year
Alexandria, MN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 12.53 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Alexandria, which is 19.01% below the average Minnesota price of 15.47 cents and 25.14% less than the US average of 16.73 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alexandria Utilities. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.13 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 86.02 minutes per outage. The countrywide averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages per year and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Alexandria citizens average 3,773.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 12th highest in Minnesota out of 913 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 52,940,157.56 kilograms, which is the 80th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Alexandria have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alexandria
Alexandria residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alexandria, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.66 | 88.99 | 34 | 81,999.26 | 9,557,056.35 |
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.26 | 98.62 | 527,146.51 | 59,361,702 | |
| Runestone Electric Association | BUNDLED | 14.29 | 165.47 | 202,608.06 | 28,955,277.3 |
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Osakis, MN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 15.69 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Osakis, which is 1.46% above the average Minnesota price of 15.47 cents and 6.22% lower than the US average of 16.73 cents. The city is faced with an average of 0.82 power outages per consumer per year. These outages last for an average of 86.03 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage. Selling an estimated 12,112.93 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest provider in the city.
Osakis citizens average 3,773.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 69th highest in Minnesota out of 913 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 6,324,141.42 kilograms, which is the 280th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Osakis have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Osakis
Osakis residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Osakis, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.84 | 99.99 | 8,798,442.68 | 1,481,480,124 | |
| Runestone Electric Association | BUNDLED | 14.29 | 165.47 | 202,608.06 | 28,955,277.3 |
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Evansville, MN Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 12.94 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Evansville, which is 16.33% below the average Minnesota price of 15.47 cents and 22.66% less than the US average of 16.73 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Otter Tail Power Company. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.13 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 86.02 minutes per outage. The countrywide averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages per year and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Evansville citizens average 3,773.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 69th highest in Minnesota out of 913 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 2,388,533.12 kilograms, which is the 448th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Evansville have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Evansville
Evansville residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Evansville, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.26 | 98.62 | 527,146.51 | 59,361,702 | |
| Runestone Electric Association | BUNDLED | 14.29 | 165.47 | 202,608.06 | 28,955,277.3 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Douglas County, Minnesota?
There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in Douglas County, Minnesota.
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.
What electricity companies offer service in Douglas County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria Utilities | 10,911 |
| 2 | Runestone Electric Association | 6,519 |
| 3 | Otter Tail Power Company | 4,897 |
| 4 | Lake Region Electric Cooperative | 78 |
