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Otter Tail County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Otter Tail County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Otter Tail County's average residential electricity rate is 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.38% less than the national average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Otter Tail County ranks 529th highest county out of 3230 counties in the nation in hydroelectric power production, generating 2,685 megawatt hours a year from hydroelectric plants.

Otter Tail County is the 1598th largest generator of electricity of all 3230 counties in the country, producing 37,262 megawatt hours.

With a population of 59,728 citizens, Otter Tail County is the 17th most populated county in the state and the 896th largest in the country.

Otter Tail County is home to 59,728 residents and its power plants produce 37,262 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a production per capita average of 0.62 megawatt hours per capita per year.

Wind turbines in Otter Tail County generate 9,036 megawatt hours of electricity.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    694,594 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    37,262 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    37,262 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.62 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    229,605,241 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,844.18 kg

Recent Energy News in Fergus Falls

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Fergus Falls 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 2 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 749 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 dropped by 34 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 2,288 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
  • 146th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since January last year
  • 6,161st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 392 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,190 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 dropped by 103 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 1,694 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

Fergus Falls Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

1,875 MWh

  • 19.29% lower than last month
  • Was nothing January last year
  • 90.41% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 93.29% lower than the US average
  • 17th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 137 since January last year
  • 546th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 40 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,160 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

1,964.69 MWh

  • 6.96% higher than last month
  • 851.25% higher than January last year
  • 89.02% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 92.4% lower than the US average
  • 19th in the state out of 155 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 59 since January last year
  • 541st in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 74 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,196 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Solar Fuel Types for January, 2024

1,875 MWh

  • 19.29% lower than last month
  • Was nothing January last year
  • 1,960.72% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 13.56% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 82 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 80 since January last year
  • 133rd in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,071 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Solar

1,964.69 MWh

  • 7.92% higher than last month
  • Was nothing January last year
  • 798.6% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 15.59% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 82 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 80 since January last year
  • 115th in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,089 since January last year

Fergus Falls, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 11.06 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Fergus Falls, which is 24.58% below the average Minnesota price of 14.67 cents and 30.89% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $101.81 per month. There is 475.53% more electricity used in Fergus Falls than is produced, eliciting the need to purchase electricity from nearby municipalities.

Fergus Falls citizens average 3,356.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 871st highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. With total emissions of 46,884,097.61 kilograms, the city ranks 94th highest in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has 2 power producing plants, which is the 22nd highest out of any city in the state. Fergus Falls has approximately 90.49% of its electricity generated by Solar.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fergus Falls

Fergus Falls 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.
161st11.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fergus Falls
272nd$101.81Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fergus Falls Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fergus Falls, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lake Region Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.72129.79354,73841,570,000
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.9797.6628,226534,479.658,614,334

Perham, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.97 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Perham, which is 25.24% below the average Minnesota price of 14.67 cents and 31.49% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 10,593.4 megawatt hours, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Perham average is 29.24% lower at $97.66 per month.

Perham citizens average 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 733rd highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 14,054,848.91 kilograms, which is the 192nd worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Perham have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Perham

Perham 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.
46th10.97¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Perham
137th$97.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Perham Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Perham, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.9797.66534,479.658,614,334

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Pelican Rapids, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.97 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Pelican Rapids, which is 25.24% below the average Minnesota price of 14.67 cents and 31.49% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 7,790.04 megawatt hours, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Pelican Rapids average is 29.24% lower at $97.66 per month.

Pelican Rapids citizens average 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 350th highest in Minnesota out of 915 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 10,468,018.97 kilograms, which is the 221st worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Pelican Rapids have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pelican Rapids

Pelican Rapids 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.
46th10.97¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Pelican Rapids
137th$97.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Pelican Rapids Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED10.9797.66534,479.658,614,334

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Electricity Production in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Fergus Falls MN Solar 25,541
Lake Region Community Hybrid, LLCLake Region Community Hybrid, LLC (100.00%)
Otter Tail County MN Wind 9,036
Fergus Falls MN Conventional Hydroelectric 2,685

Otter Tail County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Otter Tail County emits 3,844.18 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 49th highest polluting county out of 87 counties in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount of 229,605,241.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Solar makes up 68.54% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Otter Tail County. Wind (24.25%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Conventional Hydroelectric (7.21%). Otter Tail County has 3 power plants, which is 49th most in Minnesota.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
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Solar
Solar
Solar
68.54%
WIND
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Wind
24.25%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
7.21%

Otter Tail County, Minnesota Net Metering

Otter Tail County has 3 out of 4 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Minnesota has great regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Otter Tail County averages out to about 4.80% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The US average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 3.21%, resulting in a rank of 1685th best in the US and a state rank of 68th best out of 3230 and 87 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Otter Tail County:

  • Battle Lake, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 86.92%
    • Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 13.08%
  • Bluffton, Minnesota:
    • Todd-Wadena Electric: 100.00%
  • Clitherall, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Dalton, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Deer Creek, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Dent, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Elizabeth, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 78.12%
    • Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 21.88%
  • Erhard, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 95.65%
    • Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 4.35%
  • Fergus Falls, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 87.11%
    • Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 12.89%
  • Henning, Minnesota:
    • Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 18.13%
    • Henning, Minnesota Electric Utility: 81.87%
  • New York Mills, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 69.12%
    • Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 30.88%
  • Ottertail, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Parkers Prairie, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Pelican Rapids, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Perham, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Richville, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Underwood, Minnesota:
    • Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 29.23%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 70.77%
  • Urbank, Minnesota:
    • Lake Region Electric Cooperative: 50.05%
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 49.95%
  • Vergas, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Vining, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are within Otter Tail County, Minnesota?

There are 3 active power plants located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

What electricity companies offer service in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?

What electricity company is the largest provider in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?

By total revenue, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity company in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

How many electric companies offer service in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?

Otter Tail County, Minnesota is home to 4 electricity companies offering service in the area.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-01-29