Martin County, MN: 6 Electric Providers

Martin County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Martin County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Martin County is home to 20,070 residents and its power generating plants produce 554,141 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 27.61 megawatt hours per capita.

Martin County is ranked 11th in Minnesota out of 87 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 21.96 megawatt hours per person each year.

As the 21st largest generator of electricity in Minnesota out of 87 counties, Martin County produces 554,141 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.

Releasing 22,020,583.1 kilograms of CO2 gases, Martin County has the 2559th highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 3230 counties in the country.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Martin County is 11.66 cents. This is approximately 27.20% lower than the nationwide average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Citizens in Martin County, on average, pay $151.53 per month for residential electricity, compared to the national average bill of $137.21.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    233,383 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    554,141 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    440,729 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    113,412 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    27.61 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    22,020,583 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,097.19 kg

Fairmont, MN Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Fairmont home pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.66 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.99% below the average Minnesota rate of 14.57 cents. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $82.55. This is 39.84% less than the nationwide average of $137.21. Electricity generation facilities in Fairmont have, luckily, brought about a 31.09% decrease in the amount of fossil fuels used last year.

Coming in at as the 96th worst ranked city out of 915 cities in Minnesota, Fairmont releases 44,098,375.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More importantly, the city averages 4,213.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Roughly 98.83% of Fairmont's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Fairmont has one power producing plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairmont

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.111/kWh$85.75/mo.$80.36/mo.
193rd11.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fairmont
23rd$82.55Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fairmont Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fairmont, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Fairmont Public UtilitiesBUNDLED11.7575.8837,269.554,378,023.92
Federated Rural Electric AssociationBUNDLED10.87142.1888,5249,626,000

Truman, MN Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Truman home pay an average residential electricity rate of 20.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 42.91% above the average Minnesota rate of 14.57 cents. With an estimated 324 residential customers, Truman, Minnesota Electric Utility is the largest electricity provider in the city. Truman produces 0.09% of the electricity needed in the city and must power from plants outside of their city boundaries or rural area power plants.

Coming in at as the 325th worst ranked city out of 915 cities in Minnesota, Truman releases 4,688,122.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More importantly, the city averages 3,996.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Roughly 100.00% of Truman's electricity is generated using Distillate Fuel Oil. Truman has one power producing plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Truman

Truman residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.209/kWh$0.201/kWh$128.66/mo.$124.08/mo.
912th20.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Truman
662nd$124.08Average residential monthly electricity bill for Truman Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Truman, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Truman, Minnesota Electric UtilityBUNDLED20.82124.08123,882.58808,535.11

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Sherburn, MN Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Sherburn home pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.38% below the average Minnesota rate of 14.57 cents. Federated Rural Electric Association sells an estimated 335.88 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other suppliers. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $142.18 per month.

Coming in at as the 350th worst ranked city out of 915 cities in Minnesota, Sherburn releases 3,978,192.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 3,990.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 528th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sherburn

Sherburn residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.109/kWh$0.100/kWh$142.18/mo.$131.17/mo.
34th10.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sherburn
763rd$142.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sherburn Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sherburn, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Federated Rural Electric AssociationBUNDLED10.87142.1888,5249,626,000

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Electricity Production in Martin County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Martin County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Trimont Area Wind FarmAvangrid (100.00%)
Martin County MN Wind 417,784
Martin County MN Natural Gas 67,83846,254,836.51681.84
OREG 3 IncOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%)
Martin County MN Waste Heat 35,355
Martin County MN Wind 16,360
Fairmont MN Natural Gas 10,7176,018,732.93561.61
Martin County MN Wind 6,585
Truman MN Distillate Fuel Oil 1211,779.2981.6

Martin County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Martin County has 7 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 389th most plants in a single county. Wind makes up 79.53% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Martin County. Natural Gas and Waste Heat make up 14.02% and 6.29% of production, respectively. Electricity use in Martin County results in the release of 22,020,583.1 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 2559th highest in the country out of 3230 counties. This total results in 1,097.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the county ranks 2742nd worst in the country for pollution per capita.

WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
79.53%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
14.02%
WASTE HEAT
Waste Heat
6.29%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.16%

Martin County, Minnesota Net Metering

There are 6 companies in Martin County offering electricity. Of those 6, 5 of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state has highly favorable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for companies in Martin County is 4.03%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Federated Rural Electric Association, South Central Electric Association, and Benco Electric Cooperative. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 3.21%, resulting in a rank of 932nd best in the nation and a state rank of 49th best out of 3230 and 87 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Martin County:

  • Ceylon, Minnesota:
    • Ceylon, Minnesota Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Dunnell, Minnesota:
    • Dunnell, Minnesota Electric Utility: 91.48%
    • Federated Rural Electric Association: 8.52%
  • Fairmont, Minnesota:
    • Fairmont Public Utilities: 89.95%
    • Federated Rural Electric Association: 10.05%
  • Granada, Minnesota:
    • Federated Rural Electric Association: 100.00%
  • Northrop, Minnesota:
    • Federated Rural Electric Association: 100.00%
  • Ormsby, Minnesota:
    • South Central Electric Association: 100.00%
  • Sherburn, Minnesota:
    • Federated Rural Electric Association: 100.00%
  • Trimont, Minnesota:
    • South Central Electric Association: 100.00%
  • Truman, Minnesota:
    • Truman, Minnesota Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Welcome, Minnesota:
    • Federated Rural Electric Association: 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 Martin County, Minnesota?

The largest electricity provider in Martin County, Minnesota by total customer count is Fairmont Public Utilities.

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

Martin County, Minnesota is home to 6 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Martin County, Minnesota?

How many power plants are in Martin County, Minnesota?

There are 7 active electricity plants located in Martin County, Minnesota

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-21