Lincoln County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lincoln County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Of all of the US counties, Lincoln County is 18th in megawatt hours generated from wind energy.

Lincoln County residents are accountable for 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, while the US average emissions per capita is 4,459.99.

At $191.93, the average monthly residential electric bill in Lincoln County is 77.79% above the Minnesota average and 47.80% higher than the nationwide average.

Lincoln County averages 575.92 megawatt hours produced from wind per capita, which is 23rd highest county out of 3221 counties in the United States.

Lincoln County has the 361st highest electricity production in the nation out of 3221 counties, generating 3,248,192 megawatt hours.

While the national average residential electricity rate sits at 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, Lincoln County's average rate is 19.07% lower than at 11.70 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    65,613 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,248,192 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,248,192 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    575.92 MWh

Tyler, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 8.17 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Tyler, which is 40.88% lower than the average state price of 13.81 cents and 43.52% below the national average of 14.46 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $101.11. This is 22.14% lower than the national average bill of $129.86. With an estimated 172 residential customers, Tyler, Minnesota Electric Utility is the largest supplier in the city.

The inhabitants of Tyler have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 4,767,613.76 kilograms, which is 334th highest amount in the state out of 915 cities. Averaging 4,189.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 53rd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tyler

Tyler residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.118/kWh$0.082/kWh$206.88/mo.$101.11/mo.
1st8.17¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tyler
398th$101.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tyler Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tyler, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lyon-Lincoln Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.72197.5372,994.298,557,129.12
Tyler, Minnesota Electric UtilityBUNDLED8.1099.428,331.65675,271.8

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Lake Benton, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Lake Benton, which is 14.28% lower than the average state price of 13.81 cents and 18.12% below the national average of 14.46 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $135.19 per month. Lake Benton has the 429th largest population in the state, with 687 citizens living within its borders.

The inhabitants of Lake Benton have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 2,878,164.02 kilograms, which is 423rd highest amount in the state out of 915 cities. Averaging 4,189.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 53rd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Benton

Lake Benton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.083/kWh$135.21/mo.$64.73/mo.
93rd11.84¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lake Benton
764th$135.19Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lake Benton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lake Benton, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lyon-Lincoln Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.72197.5372,994.298,557,129.12
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.89111.13558,49466,384,754

Hendricks, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 11.88 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Hendricks, which is 14.00% lower than the average state price of 13.81 cents and 17.84% below the national average of 14.46 cents. With a population of 616 citizens, the city is the 454th most populated city in Minnesota. Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

The inhabitants of Hendricks have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 2,580,711.84 kilograms, which is 446th highest amount in the state out of 915 cities. Averaging 4,189.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 53rd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hendricks

Hendricks residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.083/kWh$135.21/mo.$64.73/mo.
101st11.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hendricks
629th$114.38Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hendricks Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hendricks, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lyon-Lincoln Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.72197.5372,994.298,557,129.12
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.89111.13558,49466,384,754

Electricity Production in Lincoln County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Lincoln County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Blazing Star Wind Farm 1Blazing Star Wind Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 904,845
Lincoln County MN Wind 893,653
Red Pine Wind ProjectEDF Renewables (100.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 779,553
MinnDakota Wind LLCAvangrid (100.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 295,380
Lake Benton IALLETE (100.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 237,212
Shaokatan Hills LLCEdison Mission Energy (75.00%)Citi Renewable Investments I LLC (25.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 30,671
Lakota Ridge LLCCiti Renewable Investments I LLC (25.00%)Edison Mission Energy (75.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 16,412
Lincoln Heights IALLETE (100.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 11,633
Lincoln Heights IIALLETE (100.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 9,513
Florence Hills LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,308
Winters Spawn LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,308
Twin Lake Hills LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,308
Spartan Hills LLCNorthern Alternative Energy (51.00%)Enel Green Power (49.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,308
Hope Creek LLCNorthern Alternative Energy (51.00%)Enel Green Power (49.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,308
Soliloquoy Ridge LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,308
Ruthton Ridge LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,308
Hadley Ridge LLCNorthern Alternative Energy (51.00%)Enel Green Power (49.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,308
Lincoln County MN Wind 4,476
Sun River LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 4,476
Julia Hills LLCNorthern Alternative Energy (51.00%)Enel Green Power (49.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 4,476

Lincoln County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Lincoln County has 23 electricity generation plants, which is 46th most in the United States. For every resident in the county there are 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity use. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 0 kilograms. Lincoln County's fuel of choice is Wind, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel type.

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Lincoln County, Minnesota Net Metering

Out of the 4 providers in Lincoln County, 3 of them have made it a point to offer net metering to their consumers. At the state level, Minnesota has some of the best net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Lincoln County averages out to about 1.36% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.76%, Lincoln County is ranked as the 93rd best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Lincoln County:

  • Arco, Minnesota:
    • Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Hendricks, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 96.24%
    • Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative: 3.76%
  • Ivanhoe, Minnesota:
    • Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative: 27.04%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 72.96%
  • Lake Benton, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 72.15%
    • Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative: 27.85%
  • Tyler, Minnesota:
    • Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative: 1.72%
    • Tyler, Minnesota Electric Utility: 98.28%

* 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 Lincoln County, Minnesota?

By total megawatt hours sold, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Lincoln County, Minnesota.

Which electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, Minnesota?

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

Lincoln County, Minnesota is home to 4 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

How many power plants are within Lincoln County, Minnesota?

Lincoln County, Minnesota has 23 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-10-24