Itasca County, MN: 6 Electric Providers

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Itasca County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Itasca County released 553,440,424.83 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes it the 579th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the country.

With total production of 5,088,194.99 megawatt hours, Itasca County is the 248th highest producer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the US.

Renewable electricity sources account for 0.30%, or 15,424 megawatt hours, of Itasca County's total energy generation.

Residents of Itasca County are paying, on average, 2.92% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average rate, at 16.48 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

With a population of 44,969 citizens, Itasca County is the 22nd largest county in the state and the 1099th largest in the nation.

Itasca County produces 113.15 megawatt hours per capita per year, making it the 4 highest county out of 87 counties in Minnesota for production per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    522,957 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,088,195 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    15,424 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    5,072,771 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    113.15 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    553,440,425 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    12,307.15 kg

Grand Rapids, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Grand Rapids home are billed a residential electricity price of 14.21 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the state and the United States average prices of 14.67 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The city ranks 32nd out of 915 cities in the state for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types with a total of 12,882 megawatt hours generated. About 18.65% of the city's electricity generation comes from solar energy.

For every citizen in the city there are 4,577.71 kilograms of CO2 pollution. Total emissions in the city are 50,611,159.12 kilograms, which is the 87th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. Over 81.11% of electricity in Grand Rapids comes from production using Conventional Hydroelectric. Totaling Conventional Hydroelectric with Solar (18.65%) and Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source (0.24%), these three fuels account for 100.00% of the city's electricity generation. Grand Rapids is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 22nd highest for a city in Minnesota.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.070/kWh$136.25/mo.$46.58/mo.
379th14.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Grand Rapids
469th$102.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Grand Rapids Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Grand Rapids, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Grand Rapids Public UtilitiesBUNDLED13.7090.3949,120.556,731,336.41
Lake Country PowerBUNDLED15.66144.31516,10680,800,800
Minnesota PowerBUNDLED14.3295.4810,4741,004,993.18143,878,249

Cohasset, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Cohasset home are billed a residential electricity price of 15.30 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 4.34% more than Minnesota's average rate of 14.67 cents, which ranks the city 556th out of 915 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Electricity facilities in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuel sources for 100.00% of the megawatt hours they generate. This is the 3rd most out of the 915 cities in the state. Electricity generation facilities in Cohasset have had a 0.16% decrease in the amount of non-renewable fuel sources used each year.

For every citizen in the city there are 12,321.24 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 33,230,387.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel used in Cohasset is Coal. They generate 5,058,467.08 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Cohasset has one electricity generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cohasset

Cohasset residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.070/kWh$136.25/mo.$46.58/mo.
556th15.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cohasset
719th$132.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cohasset Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cohasset, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Grand Rapids Public UtilitiesBUNDLED13.7090.3949,120.556,731,336.41
Lake Country PowerBUNDLED15.66144.31516,10680,800,800
Minnesota PowerBUNDLED14.3295.484,480,547.11,004,993.18143,878,249

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Coleraine, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Coleraine home are billed a residential electricity price of 14.94 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.82% more than Minnesota's average rate of 14.67 cents, which ranks the city 526th out of 915 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Minnesota Power sells an estimated 25,040.84 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers.

For every citizen in the city there are 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 6,966,493.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Coleraine

Coleraine residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.070/kWh$136.25/mo.$46.58/mo.
526th14.94¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Coleraine
636th$119.19Average residential monthly electricity bill for Coleraine Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Coleraine, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Grand Rapids Public UtilitiesBUNDLED13.7090.3949,120.556,731,336.41
Lake Country PowerBUNDLED15.66144.31516,10680,800,800
Minnesota PowerBUNDLED14.3295.481,004,993.18143,878,249

Zips with electric coverage in Coleraine, Minnesota include: 55744, 55709, 55722, 55786

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Electricity Production in Itasca County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Itasca County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Cohasset MN Coal 5,072,7405,374,574,539.341,059.5
Rapids Energy CenterMinnesota Power (100.00%)
Grand Rapids MN Conventional Hydroelectric 10,47410,211,131.7974.9
Itasca County MN Conventional Hydroelectric 2,542
USS Itasca Clean Energy Solar LLCUSS Itasca Clean Energy Solar LLC (100.00%)
Grand Rapids MN Solar 2,439

Itasca County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For every citizen in the county there are 12,307.15 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity consumption. Total emissions in the county are 553,440,424.83 kilograms, which is the 579th worst total amount of pollution for a county in the United States. Coal makes up 99.42% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Itasca County. Natural Gas and Conventional Hydroelectric have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity production. Natural Gas is used to make 0.28% of electricity production and Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 0.26% of total production in the county. Itasca County is home to 4 electricity producing plants, which is 47th most in Minnesota.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
99.42%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.28%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.26%
SOLAR
Solar
0.05%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
0.00%

Itasca County, Minnesota Net Metering

Of the 6 electric suppliers in Itasca County, 4 of them report that they offer net metering. Some net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Minnesota has great laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Itasca County who report energy loss data had an average of 4.24% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Itasca County receiving a rank of 1104th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Itasca County:

  • Bigfork, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 89.25%
    • North Itasca Electric Cooperative: 10.75%
  • Bovey, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Calumet, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Cohasset, Minnesota:
    • Lake Country Power: 75.74%
    • Minnesota Power: 20.00%
    • Grand Rapids Public Utilities: 4.25%
  • Coleraine, Minnesota:
    • Lake Country Power: 49.23%
    • Grand Rapids Public Utilities: 6.46%
    • Minnesota Power: 44.31%
  • Deer River, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 78.40%
    • Lake Country Power: 21.60%
  • Effie, Minnesota:
    • North Itasca Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Grand Rapids, Minnesota:
    • Lake Country Power: 20.80%
    • Minnesota Power: 16.28%
    • Grand Rapids Public Utilities: 62.92%
  • Keewatin, Minnesota:
    • Keewatin Public Utilities: 73.64%
    • Lake Country Power: 26.36%
  • La Prairie, Minnesota:
    • Grand Rapids Public Utilities: 88.68%
    • Lake Country Power: 11.32%
  • Marble, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Nashwauk, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 50.65%
    • Lake Country Power: 1.51%
    • Nashwauk Public Utilities: 47.84%
  • Squaw Lake, Minnesota:
    • North Itasca Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Taconite, Minnesota:
    • Lake Country Power: 59.97%
    • Minnesota Power: 40.03%
  • Warba, Minnesota:
    • Lake Country Power: 100.00%
  • Zemple, Minnesota:
    • Lake Country Power: 34.16%
    • Minnesota Power: 65.84%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Itasca County, Minnesota?

Itasca County, Minnesota is home to 4 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Itasca County, Minnesota?

The largest electricity provider in Itasca County, Minnesota by megawatt hours sold is Minnesota Power.

How many electric companies offer service in Itasca County, Minnesota?

There are 6 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Itasca County, Minnesota.

What electricity companies offer service in Itasca County, Minnesota?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-29