Nicollet County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Nicollet County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Nicollet County has seen year over year increase of 85.12% in electricity production from solar power.
Nicollet County averages 0.58 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 45th highest in the state out of 87.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Nicollet County is 13.81 cents. This is about 9.95% lower than the national average price of 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour.
Nicollet County has seen a 85.12% rise in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity generation in the previous 12 months.
With 19,721 megawatt produced from solar power and 34,295 citizens in Nicollet County, the county averages 0.58 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 355th in the US out of 3221 counties.
There was a 8.90% decline in CO2 emissions per capita during the previous year in Nicollet County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
398,372 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.62 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
19,721 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
19,721 MWh
Production per Capita
0.58 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
134,577,871 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,924.13 kg
North Mankato, MN Electricity Overview
On average, North Mankato's citizens spend 14.95 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Minnesota average rate of 14.20 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 15.34 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.74 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 62.82 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.58 outages a year and 145.81 minutes each outage. Northern States Power Company sells an estimated 17,733.64 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Electricity companies servicing North Mankato must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 59,268,783.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 332nd highest in Minnesota for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North Mankato
North Mankato residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in North Mankato, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benco Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.43 | 149.17 | 218,847 | 31,582,200 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 15.64 | 98.26 | 9,045,140 | 1,414,982,269 |
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St. Peter, MN Electricity Overview
On average, St. Peter's citizens spend 13.81 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Minnesota and nationwide average rates of 14.20 and 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.74 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 62.82 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.58 outages a year and 145.81 minutes each outage. The state average monthly residential power bill is $110.11, while the St. Peter average is 20.78% lower at $87.23 per month. This ranks the city 45th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity companies servicing St. Peter must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 48,299,351.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 56th highest in Minnesota for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Peter
St. Peter residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Peter, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benco Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.43 | 149.17 | 218,847 | 31,582,200 | |
| St Peters Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.78 | 84.97 | 29,566.26 | 4,075,666.09 |
Nicollet, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Nicollet's citizens spend 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is more than both the Minnesota and nationwide average rates of 14.20 and 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $98.26 per month, while the national average is $137.45. Consumers in the city enjoy a 10.76% markdown compared to the rest of the nation.
Electricity companies servicing Nicollet must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 4,194,558.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 332nd highest in Minnesota for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nicollet
Nicollet residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nicollet, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 15.64 | 98.26 | 9,045,140 | 1,414,982,269 |
Electricity Production in Nicollet County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Nicollet County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rengstorf Solar CSGNordic Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Nicollet County | MN | Solar | 9,692 | ||||
Iris Solar, LLC (MN)Geronimo Energy (100.00%) | Nicollet County | MN | Solar | 2,172 | ||||
FastSun 8 CSGEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Nicollet County | MN | Solar | 2,049 | ||||
| Nicollet County | MN | Solar | 2,023 | |||||
Nicollet Community Solar One LLCMadison Energy Holdings LLC (100.00%) | Nicollet County | MN | Solar | 1,953 | ||||
Nicollet GardenExcelsior Energy Capital (100.00%) | Nicollet County | MN | Solar | 1,832 |
Nicollet County, Minnesota Details
There are 6 electricity plants in Nicollet County, which is the 361st most power plants in a county in the country. The county has the 1530th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 134,577,870.88 kilograms. This total equates to 3,924.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 2017th worst in the country for pollution per capita. Nicollet County's top fuel used for electricity production is Solar. They produce 19,721 megawatt hours from this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Nicollet County:
- Courtland, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Lafayette, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Nicollet, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- North Mankato, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 42.59%
- Benco Electric Cooperative: 57.41%
- St. Peter, Minnesota:
- St Peters Utilities: 96.48%
- Benco Electric Cooperative: 3.52%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Nicollet County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern States Power Company | 12,713 |
| 2 | St Peters Utilities | 3,177 |
| 3 | Benco Electric Cooperative | 3,067 |
| 4 | Brown County REA | 859 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Nicollet County, Minnesota?
The largest electricity provider in Nicollet County, Minnesota by megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.
How many electric companies offer service in Nicollet County, Minnesota?
There are 4 electricity providers operating in Nicollet County, Minnesota.
How many power plants are located in Nicollet County, Minnesota?
There are 6 power plants in Nicollet County, Minnesota
