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Lincoln County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Residents of Lincoln County are paying, on average, 26.70% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 11.73 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Lincoln County consumes about 2.16% of the electricity that their power generation facilities produce.

The largest provider in Lincoln County by megawatt hours sold is Otter Tail Power Company.

Lincoln County averages 538.06 megawatt hours produced from wind turbines per citizen, which is 25th highest county in the US out of 3230 counties.

On average, Lincoln County citizens are accountable for 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, while the national average emissions per person is 4,159.32.

Renewable electricity fuels account for 100.00%, or 3,042,706 megawatt hours, of Lincoln County's total energy generation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    65,764 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,042,706 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,042,706 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    538.06 MWh

Recent Energy News in Lake Benton

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Lake Benton Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

10.95¢ per kWh

  • 2.28% lower than last month
  • 7.05% lower than January last year
  • 26.28% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 29.88% lower than the US average
  • 132nd in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
  • 4,384th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 743 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 990 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

11.05¢ per kWh

  • 0.62% lower than last month
  • 8.23% lower than January last year
  • 24.91% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 34.9% lower than the US average
  • 137th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 2,223rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 234 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,766 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$133.77 per month

  • 21.95% higher than last month
  • 12.09% lower than January last year
  • 10.21% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 11.39% lower than the US average
  • 488th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 93 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 132 since January last year
  • 8,070th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,161 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6,971 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$97.69 per month

  • 1.54% lower than last month
  • 11.66% lower than January last year
  • 5.23% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 26.36% lower than the US average
  • 236th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 332 since January last year
  • 2,635th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 153 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,563 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

9.77¢ per kWh

  • 1.88% lower than last month
  • 10.43% lower than January last year
  • 17.05% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 26.77% lower than the US average
  • 20th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 132 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 143 since January last year
  • 6,035th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 266 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,322 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

9.4¢ per kWh

  • 1% lower than last month
  • 6.55% lower than January last year
  • 23.69% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 33.62% lower than the US average
  • 137th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 3,074th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 492 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,522 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$709.68 per month

  • 0.61% lower than last month
  • 10.42% lower than January last year
  • 5.86% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 56.45% lower than the US average
  • 294th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 24 since January last year
  • 18,711th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,709 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,821 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$618.9 per month

  • 1.1% lower than last month
  • 6.81% lower than January last year
  • 20.26% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 62.19% lower than the US average
  • 289th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 13 since January last year
  • 14,915th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 22 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,768 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

6.42¢ per kWh

  • 9.84% higher than last month
  • 16.44% lower than January last year
  • 31.65% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 34.64% lower than the US average
  • 149th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since January last year
  • 5,425th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,334 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,421 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

5.32¢ per kWh

  • 1.94% lower than last month
  • 14.49% lower than January last year
  • 44.81% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 47.93% lower than the US average
  • 137th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 840th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 63 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 848 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$620,688.82 per month

  • 2.78% higher than last month
  • 12.4% lower than January last year
  • 201.32% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 1,741.13% higher than the US average
  • 626th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 26,311th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank is the same since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$481,798.09 per month

  • 1.5% lower than last month
  • 4.2% lower than January last year
  • 154.69% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 1,308.28% higher than the US average
  • 628th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 26,282nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 20 since January last year

Tyler, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 10.74 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Tyler, which is 26.80% lower than the average state price of 14.67 cents and 32.93% below the national average of 16.01 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $141.78. This is 2.73% higher than the national average bill of $138.02. With an estimated 174 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 4,699,843.98 kilograms, which is 329th highest amount in the state out of 915 cities. Averaging 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 350th 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.$96.15/mo.
31st10.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tyler
762nd$141.78Average 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 CooperativeBUNDLED11.73204.8776,102.548,924,252.44
Tyler, Minnesota Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.72140.688,976.35962,253.15

Lake Benton, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 11.18 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Lake Benton, which is 23.80% lower than the average state price of 14.67 cents and 30.17% below the national average of 16.01 cents. With a population of 673 citizens, the city is the 434th 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 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 2,733,789.98 kilograms, which is 425th highest amount in the state out of 915 cities. Averaging 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 63rd 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 August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.083/kWh$152.17/mo.$64.73/mo.
171st11.18¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lake Benton
687th$127.52Average 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 CooperativeBUNDLED11.73204.8776,102.548,924,252.44
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.9797.66534,479.658,614,334

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Hendricks, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 11.00 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Hendricks, which is 25.04% lower than the average state price of 14.67 cents and 31.31% below the national average of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $101.7 per month, while the US average is $138.02. With a population of 663 citizens, the city is the 436th most populous city in Minnesota.

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 2,693,169.02 kilograms, which is 427th highest amount in the state out of 915 cities. Averaging 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 63rd 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 August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.156/kWh$0.083/kWh$152.17/mo.$64.73/mo.
147th11.00¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hendricks
269th$101.7Average 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 CooperativeBUNDLED11.73204.8776,102.548,924,252.44
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.9797.66534,479.658,614,334

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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
Lincoln County MN Wind 822,524
Lincoln County MN Wind 811,211
Red Pine Wind ProjectEDF Renewables (100.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 619,773
MinnDakota Wind LLCAvangrid (100.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 282,145
Lake Benton IALLETE (100.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 247,993
Community Wind North LLCClearway Energy (99.00%)Norgard 1 (1.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 121,144
Shaokatan Hills LLCEdison Mission Energy (75.00%)Citi Renewable Investments I LLC (25.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 23,581
Lakota Ridge LLCEdison Mission Energy (75.00%)Citi Renewable Investments I LLC (25.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 17,137
Lincoln Heights IALLETE (100.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 13,037
Lincoln Heights IIALLETE (100.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 9,128
Winters Spawn LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,368
Twin Lake Hills LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,368
Spartan Hills LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,368
Soliloquoy Ridge LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,368
Hope Creek LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,368
Hadley Ridge LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,368
Florence Hills LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,368
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,351
Julia Hills LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,351
Autumn Hills LLCEnel Green Power (49.00%)Northern Alternative Energy (51.00%)
Lincoln County MN Wind 5,351

Lincoln County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Lincoln County has 24 electricity generation plants, which is 63rd 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 3.38% 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 2.87%, Lincoln County is ranked as the 520th 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 24 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-04-09