Douglas County, MN: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Douglas County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Douglas County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

As the 619th largest generator of solar power in the United States, Douglas County produces a total of 13,820 megawatt hours from solar.

Citizens in Douglas County pay $148.07 per month for residential electricity, compared to the state average of $111.09.

The nationwide average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.01 cents, while residents of Douglas County benefit from an average rate that is 22.73% below that at 12.37 cents per kilowatt hour.

Douglas County produces 99.78% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 0.36 megawatt hours per citizen a year.

As the 60th largest producer of electricity in the state out of 87 counties, Douglas County produces 13,851 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.

Douglas County produces 0 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 1187th highest county in the country for non-renewable generation per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    450,509 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    13,851 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    13,820 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    31 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.36 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    149,852,970 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,867.97 kg

Alexandria, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.48 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Alexandria, which is 28.09% below the average Minnesota price of 14.57 cents and 34.57% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. Alexandria Utilities is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Alexandria citizens use 526281.01% 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 3,990.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 58th highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. With total emissions of 55,990,236.78 kilograms, the city ranks 77th 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.083/kWh$152.17/mo.$64.73/mo.
25th10.48¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Alexandria
35th$86.97Average residential monthly electricity bill for Alexandria Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Alexandria, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Alexandria UtilitiesBUNDLED10.3583.23182,7118,562,800
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.11101.44547,708.1860,839,707
Runestone Electric AssociationBUNDLED12.65157.79209,82926,549,000

Osakis, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.31 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Osakis, which is 11.91% above the average Minnesota price of 14.57 cents and 1.83% more than the US average of 16.01. Selling an estimated 12,507 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $137.21, while the Osakis average is 26.04% lower at $101.48 per month.

Osakis citizens average 3,990.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 165th highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 6,687,512.71 kilograms, which is the 276th 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 November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.121/kWh$143.27/mo.$66.47/mo.
713th16.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Osakis
268th$101.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Osakis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Osakis, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.24101.789,112,957.141,479,546,314

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Evansville, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 11.14 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Evansville, which is 23.55% below the average Minnesota price of 14.57 cents and 30.44% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. With an estimated 52 total residential customers, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest supplier in the city. Evansville has the 453rd largest population in Minnesota, with 633 residents living within its borders.

Evansville citizens average 3,990.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 165th highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 2,525,773 kilograms, which is the 444th 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.083/kWh$152.17/mo.$64.73/mo.
158th11.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Evansville
459th$101.94Average residential monthly electricity bill for Evansville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Evansville, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.11101.44547,708.1860,839,707
Runestone Electric AssociationBUNDLED12.65157.79209,82926,549,000

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Electricity Production in Douglas County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Douglas County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Novel OYA of Osakis CSGNovel-OYA Two LLP (100.00%)
Douglas County MN Solar 8,721
Novel Herickhoff Solar CSGREA Investments, LLC (100.00%)
Douglas County MN Solar 1,790
Douglas Todd Community Solar One LLC CSGMadison Energy Holdings LLC (100.00%)
Douglas County MN Solar 1,696
Douglas County MN Solar 1,613
Alexandria MN Distillate Fuel Oil 3118,891.16609.39

Douglas County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Douglas County citizens average 3,867.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 44th highest in Minnesota out of 87 in this category. With total emissions of 149,852,969.86 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 552nd 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 99.78% of production in the county.

SOLAR
Solar
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Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
99.78%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.22%

Douglas County, Minnesota Net Metering

Douglas County has 4 out of 4 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

There are 4 electricity providers in Douglas County that report energy loss, including Alexandria Utilities, Runestone Electric Association, and Otter Tail Power Company. Together, these 4 companies average an annual energy loss of 4.59% of electricity generated. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 3.21%, resulting in a rank of 1536th best in the nation and a state rank of 63rd best out of 3230 and 87 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Douglas County:

  • Alexandria, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 4.04%
    • Alexandria Utilities: 91.76%
    • Runestone Electric Association: 4.20%
  • Brandon, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Carlos, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Evansville, Minnesota:
    • Runestone Electric Association: 4.72%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 95.28%
  • Farwell, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Forada, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Garfield, Minnesota:
    • Runestone Electric Association: 2.10%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 97.90%
  • 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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Alexandria Utilities10,514
2Runestone Electric Association6,274
3Otter Tail Power Company4,924
4Lake Region Electric Cooperative75

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.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-12