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Olmsted County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
The usage of renewable fuels for electricity production in Olmsted County rose by 44.35% last year.
Olmsted County emits 4,029.59 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the Minnesota average of 4,066.14.
Olmsted County is ranked as the 7th highest consuming county out of 87 counties in the state with over 1,800,000 megawatt hours being consumed by customers for their electricity needs.
Olmsted County is home to 164,020 residents and its power generation plants generate 266,328.44 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a production per capita average of 1.62 megawatt hours per capita.
The burning of natural gas in Olmsted County yields a total of 182,954.5 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 447th out of 3230 counties in the country.
Solar power usage in Olmsted County has risen by 132.43% year over year, with 25,902 megawatt hours being generated from solar in the past year compared to 11,144 the 12 months before.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,895,512 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.56 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
266,328 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
46,124 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
220,204 MWh
Production per Capita
1.62 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
660,934,160 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,029.59 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Rochester
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Rochester Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.54¢ per kWh
- 1.45% higher than last month
- 0.98% higher than April last year
- 16.34% higher than the Minnesota average
- 3.73% higher than the US average
- 885th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 23,078th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 147 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 272 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.04¢ per kWh
- 0.08% higher than last month
- 6.34% higher than April last year
- 14.58% higher than the Minnesota average
- 5.7% higher than the US average
- 884th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since April last year
- 23,736th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 10 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,126 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$81 per month
- 4.02% lower than last month
- 1.27% lower than April last year
- 14.51% lower than the Minnesota average
- 28.15% lower than the US average
- 392nd in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 344 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 220 since April last year
- 3,618th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,065 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,467 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$99.24 per month
- 0.09% lower than last month
- 5.21% higher than April last year
- 9.93% lower than the Minnesota average
- 27.07% lower than the US average
- 246th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 190 since April last year
- 3,153rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,349 since April last year
Rochester, MN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Rochester is about 17.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 884th out of 915 cities in the state. There has been a 65.02% rise in the use of renewable energy (like solar, wind or hydro power) in Rochester over the course of the previous year. It's great to see these fuel sources slowly replace fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas. There has been a 773.36% increase in the amount of electricity generated from solar power over the past year, which is an increase of 15,413 megawatt hours each year.
Electricity use in Rochester results in the release of 494,521,263.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 3rd largest emissions amount in the state out of 915 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which amounts to 4,056.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Rochester is the 831st highest polluting city in Minnesota. Around 52.41% of Rochester's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste make up the next highest totals for a fuel type at 21,532.74 megawatt hours (13.75%) and 17,617.1 megawatt hours (11.25%), respectively. Rochester has 6 electricity generation plants, which is the 4th most for a city in Minnesota.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rochester
Rochester residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rochester, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Public Utilities | BUNDLED | 17.05 | 98.21 | 41,296 | 374,601.98 | 63,872,177 |
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Stewartville, MN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Stewartville is about 16.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 882nd out of 915 cities in the state. People's Cooperative Services is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $142.74 per month, while the US average is $138.02. Customers in Stewartville pay 3.42% more compared to other citizens in the United States.
Coming in at as the 129th worst ranked city out of 915 cities in the state, Stewartville releases 26,878,536.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 565th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,060.2 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Stewartville
Stewartville residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Stewartville, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People's Cooperative Services | BUNDLED | 16.73 | 142.73 | 202,757.69 | 33,921,177.22 |
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Byron, MN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Byron is about 16.70 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 872nd out of 915 cities in the state. The city has had a 27.30% drop in the use of renewable fuels, such as solar or wind energy, compared to fossil fuel sources, like coal and natural gas. Solar fields in the city generate 1,441 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of the city's electricity production.
Coming in at as the 136th worst ranked city out of 915 cities in the state, Byron releases 24,748,185.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 843rd highest in the state for pollution per person, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 3,978.81 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has one electricity plant within its borders. Byron's primary fuel source is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Byron
Byron residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Byron, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.68 | 101.71 | 8,918,772.06 | 1,487,259,077 | |
| People's Cooperative Services | BUNDLED | 16.73 | 142.73 | 202,757.69 | 33,921,177.22 |
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Electricity Production in Olmsted County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Olmsted County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Franklin Heating StationFranklin Heating Station (100.00%) | Rochester | MN | Natural Gas | 58,375.65 | 10,957,035.87 | 187.7 | ||
Saint Marys Hospital Power PlantSt Mary's Hospital (100.00%) | Olmsted County | MN | Natural Gas | 52,814.51 | 12,424,028.84 | 235.24 | ||
Westside Energy StationRochester Public Utilities (100.00%) | Olmsted County | MN | Natural Gas | 48,399 | 21,493,279.5 | 444.09 | ||
Olmsted Waste EnergyOlmsted County Public Works (100.00%) | Rochester | MN | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 39,541.27 | 19,632,611.27 | 496.51 | ||
Cascade CreekRochester Public Utilities (100.00%) | Rochester | MN | Natural Gas | 38,657 | 23,051,953.12 | 596.32 | ||
Westside SolarWestside Solar, LLC (Ecofin) (100.00%) | Rochester | MN | Solar | 17,406 | ||||
Hwy 14 Holdco Solar CSGClearway Energy (100.00%) | Olmsted County | MN | Solar | 7,055 | ||||
Water Reclamation PlantRochester Public Utilities (100.00%) | Rochester | MN | Other Biomass Gas | 2,605 | 964,232.26 | 370.15 | ||
Lange SolarArcadia Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Byron | MN | Solar | 1,441 | ||||
| Rochester | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 34 | 26,447.63 | 777.87 |
Olmsted County, Minnesota Details
Electricity use in Olmsted County results in the release of 660,934,160.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 499th highest in the country out of 3230 counties and 9th highest in the state out of 87 counties. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 4,029.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Olmsted County as the 39th highest polluting county in Minnesota. Natural Gas makes up 68.70% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Olmsted County. Solar and Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste make up 9.73% and 8.09% of generation, respectively. Olmsted County has the 26th highest power producing plants of any county in the state, with 10 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Olmsted County:
- Byron, Minnesota:
- People's Cooperative Services: 41.80%
- Northern States Power Company: 58.20%
- Dover, Minnesota:
- People's Cooperative Services: 100.00%
- Eyota, Minnesota:
- People's Cooperative Services: 100.00%
- Oronoco, Minnesota:
- People's Cooperative Services: 100.00%
- Rochester, Minnesota:
- Rochester Public Utilities: 100.00%
- Stewartville, Minnesota:
- People's Cooperative Services: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Olmsted County, Minnesota?
The largest electricity supplier in Olmsted County, Minnesota by total customer count is Rochester Public Utilities.
Which electricity companies offer service in Olmsted County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester Public Utilities | 58,376 |
| 2 | People's Cooperative Services | 10,887 |
| 3 | Northern States Power Company | 5,480 |
How many power plants are within Olmsted County, Minnesota?
Olmsted County, Minnesota has 10 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Olmsted County, Minnesota?
Olmsted County, Minnesota is home to 3 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
