Electric Rates & Providers in Koochiching County, MN

Koochiching County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Koochiching County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

With a state average residential electric bill of $111.66, Koochiching County citizens, on average, pay about 30.74% more than other citizens per month for electricity.

Koochiching County is the 58th worst polluting county in the state based on emissions per person.

Koochiching County is the 640th highest producing county in the nation out of 3230 counties when considering megawatt hours produced from renewable fuel sources.

Koochiching County ranks 17th out of 87 counties in the state for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, with 67,671.62 of the county's 364,160.01 megawatt hours coming from those fuel types.

Koochiching County has experienced a 14.65% increase in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production within the last 12 months.

Koochiching County uses non-renewable sources to generate 5.55 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 527th highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    141,912 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    364,160 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    296,488 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    67,672 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    29.84 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    43,555,737 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,569.26 kg

Recent Energy News in Ranier

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Ranier Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

15.9¢ per kWh

  • 17.87% higher than last month
  • 19.76% higher than January last year
  • 7.05% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 1.82% higher than the US average
  • 330th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 73 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 91 since January last year
  • 17,040th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,570 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,886 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.32¢ per kWh

  • 1.55% higher than last month
  • 2.39% lower than January last year
  • 2.7% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 15.65% lower than the US average
  • 262nd in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since January last year
  • 10,564th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,361 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,636 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$136.25 per month

  • 32.67% higher than last month
  • 20.74% higher than January last year
  • 12.25% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 9.75% lower than the US average
  • 591st in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 170 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 172 since January last year
  • 9,205th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,597 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,366 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$95.49 per month

  • 2.08% higher than last month
  • 5.05% lower than January last year
  • 7.36% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 28.02% lower than the US average
  • 99th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 288 since January last year
  • 2,343rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 44 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 708 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

14.79¢ per kWh

  • 16.19% higher than last month
  • 13.53% higher than January last year
  • 25.65% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 10.93% higher than the US average
  • 629th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since January last year
  • 20,913th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,897 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,597 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

13.8¢ per kWh

  • 1.08% higher than last month
  • 2.63% higher than January last year
  • 12.06% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 2.52% lower than the US average
  • 626th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 17,555th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 812 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 301 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$635.43 per month

  • 26.22% higher than last month
  • 9.69% higher than January last year
  • 15.7% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 61.01% lower than the US average
  • 155th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since January last year
  • 15,535th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,486 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,045 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$562.7 per month

  • 0.84% higher than last month
  • 0.54% lower than January last year
  • 27.5% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 65.62% lower than the US average
  • 151st in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since January last year
  • 13,567th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 354 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 181 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

9.77¢ per kWh

  • 24.41% higher than last month
  • 11.77% higher than January last year
  • 3.93% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 0.62% lower than the US average
  • 608th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 357 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 309 since January last year
  • 19,687th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,270 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,364 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.74¢ per kWh

  • 0.99% higher than last month
  • 0.91% lower than January last year
  • 9.4% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 14.53% lower than the US average
  • 287th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 16,764th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,026 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,080 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$123,257.27 per month

  • 20.03% higher than last month
  • 7.44% higher than January last year
  • 40.16% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 265.61% higher than the US average
  • 487th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 280 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 25,235th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 943 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 417 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$112,392.71 per month

  • 0.64% higher than last month
  • 3.94% lower than January last year
  • 40.59% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 228.52% higher than the US average
  • 202nd in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since January last year
  • 24,301st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 74 since January last year

International Falls, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.32 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in International Falls, which ranks the city 385th out of 915 cities in Minnesota. Electricity generation facilities in the city have achieved a 14.65% increase the use of renewable energy sources versus non-renewable fuels. With 81.42% of its electricity production coming from renewable fuel types, the city ranks 80th in Minnesota out of 915 cities for total electricity generation from renewable fuel types.

Electricity use in International Falls results in the release of 20,912,321.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 146th largest amount in the state out of 915 cities. This total results in 3,569.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 866th worst in Minnesota for emissions per capita. Electricity plants in the city primarily use Black Liquour, which makes up 56.26% of the fuel used for electricity production in the city. When taken together with Natural Gas (18.58%) and Wood/Wood Waste Solids (12.17%), the three fuel types account for 87.02% of the production in the city. International Falls is home to 2 power plants, which is the 22nd most out of any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in International Falls

International Falls 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.
385th14.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of International Falls
61st$95.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for International Falls Residents

Electric Companies With Service in International Falls, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Minnesota PowerBUNDLED14.3295.481,004,993.18143,878,249

Littlefork, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.72 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Littlefork, which is 0.35% higher than Minnesota's average price of 14.67 cents and 8.04% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. With a population of 682 citizens, the city is the 430th most populated city in Minnesota. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $148.72 per month.

Emitting 2,770,348.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Littlefork ranks 421st highest out of 915 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Littlefork

Littlefork residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.152/kWh$0.145/kWh$150.54/mo.$141.32/mo.
499th14.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Littlefork
804th$148.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Littlefork Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Littlefork, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
North Star Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.72148.7274,580.810,978,884.26

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Ranier, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.32 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Ranier, which ranks the city 385th out of 915 cities in Minnesota. With a population of 661 citizens, the city is the 439th most populated city in Minnesota. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $95.48 per month, while the national average is $138.02.

Emitting 2,685,044.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Ranier ranks 430th highest out of 915 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ranier

Ranier 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.
385th14.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ranier
61st$95.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ranier Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ranier, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Minnesota PowerBUNDLED14.3295.481,004,993.18143,878,249

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Electricity Production in Koochiching County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Koochiching County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Boise Cascade International FallsBoise White Paper LLC (100.00%)
International Falls MN Black Liquour 320,936.01111,768,141.94348.26
International Falls PowerBoise White Paper LLC (100.00%)
International Falls MN Conventional Hydroelectric 43,224

Koochiching County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Koochiching County results in the release of 43,555,736.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is 54th highest amount in the state out of 87 counties. This total equates to 3,569.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 2170th worst in the United States for emissions per capita. Around 56.26% of electricity in Koochiching County comes from production using Black Liquour. Adding Black Liquour totals to Natural Gas (18.58%) and Wood/Wood Waste Solids (12.17%), these three fuel types make up 87.02% of the county electricity generation. Koochiching County has 2 power generation plants, which is 1111th most in the nation.

BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
56.26%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
18.58%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
12.17%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
11.87%
SLUDGE WASTE
Sludge Waste
1.11%

Koochiching County, Minnesota Net Metering

There are 4 companies in Koochiching County providing electricity. Of those 4, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Citizens of Minnesota have favorable net metering laws that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Koochiching County is about 4.81% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The US average is 2.87%, meaning Koochiching County ranks 1692nd best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Koochiching County:

  • Big Falls, Minnesota:
    • North Star Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • International Falls, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Littlefork, Minnesota:
    • North Star Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Mizpah, Minnesota:
    • North Itasca Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Northome, Minnesota:
    • North Itasca Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Ranier, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

The largest electricity provider in Koochiching County, Minnesota by total customer count is North Star Electric Cooperative.

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

There are 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Koochiching County, Minnesota.

How many power plants are located in Koochiching County, Minnesota?

There are 2 electricity plants in Koochiching County, Minnesota

Which electricity companies offer service in Koochiching County, Minnesota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1North Star Electric Cooperative3,685
2North Itasca Electric Cooperative1,346
3Lake Country Power1,188
4Beltrami Electric Cooperative1,119

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