Pennington County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Pennington County, MN is $188.86
- The average electricity rate in Pennington County, MN is 14.12¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Pennington County, MN
The average residential electric bill in Pennington County, MN is $188.86 per month. Pennington County, MN is the 66th most expensive county in Minnesota for electricity.
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Pennington County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Pennington County is the 48th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 0 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable sources.
Pennington County produces 99.81% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 0.23 megawatt hours per citizen per year.
While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, Pennington County's average price is 15.10% lower than at 14.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
With 14,063 residents living within the county and 3,229 megawatt hours produced each year, Pennington County has a per capita production rate of 0.23 megawatt hours. This is the 1849th largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the United States.
Pennington County's ability to produce 3,223 megawatts of electricity from the use of hydroelectric energy sources, has given rise to its ranking of 520th highest hydroelectric energy generating county in the US out of 3221 counties.
With a population of 14,063 residents, Pennington County is the 58th largest county by population in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
161,525 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.49 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,229 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
3,223 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6 MWh
Production per Capita
0.23 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
51,206,655 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,641.23 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Thief River Falls
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Thief River Falls Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.9¢ per kWh
- 3.7% lower than last month
- 5.4% higher than November last year
- 6.43% lower than the Minnesota average
- 18.37% lower than the US average
- 261st in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 9 since November last year
- 8,741st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,665 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 572 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.72¢ per kWh
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 3.54% higher than November last year
- 10.38% lower than the Minnesota average
- 16.82% lower than the US average
- 262nd in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
- 9,453rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 319 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 424 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$115.22 per month
- 5.86% higher than last month
- 1.62% higher than November last year
- 18.53% higher than the Minnesota average
- 2.55% lower than the US average
- 614th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since November last year
- 14,717th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,226 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 852 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$126.05 per month
- 0.12% higher than last month
- 1.67% higher than November last year
- 14.53% higher than the Minnesota average
- 11.39% lower than the US average
- 616th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since November last year
- 10,479th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 74 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,751 since November last year
Thief River Falls, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Thief River Falls' residential electricity rate is 13.72 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 11.34% below the state's average rate of 15.47 cents. The city ranks 88th in the state out of 913 cities for renewable energy production per capita, with 0.37 megawatt hours being produced per resident in the city. The city has grown hydroelectric power use by 44.79% and the power source now makes up 99.81% of the total electricity production there.
Emitting 31,621,046.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Thief River Falls ranks 109th worst out of 913 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 3,596.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 833rd worst in Minnesota for emissions per capita from electricity use. The city has one electricity producing plant in the city. For electricity production purposes, Thief River Falls' main fuel source is Conventional Hydroelectric, accounting for 3,223 megawatt hours, or 99.81% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Thief River Falls, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake Electric | BUNDLED | 14.08 | 188.62 | 88,726.96 | 12,493,471.31 | |
| Thief River Falls Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 105.97 | 3,229 | 42,009.35 | 5,837,680.71 |
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St. Hilaire, MN Electricity Overview
On average, St. Hilaire's residential electricity rate is 12.85 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 16.98% below the state's average rate of 15.47 cents. Otter Tail Power Company sells an estimated 2,502.74 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than any other electricity provider. Customers in St. Hilaire experience 1.68 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 115.93 minutes.
Emitting 943,616.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions, St. Hilaire ranks 628th worst out of 913 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 3,715.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 230th worst in Minnesota for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service St. Hilaire must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Hilaire
St. Hilaire residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Hilaire, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.16 | 97.14 | 523,558.96 | 58,440,569 | |
| Red Lake Electric | BUNDLED | 14.08 | 188.62 | 88,726.96 | 12,493,471.31 |
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Goodridge, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Goodridge's residential electricity rate is 13.83 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 10.64% below the state's average rate of 15.47 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $184.61 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Red Lake Electric.
Emitting 367,787.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Goodridge ranks 776th worst out of 913 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 3,715.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 230th worst in Minnesota for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Goodridge must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Goodridge
Goodridge residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Goodridge, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake Electric | BUNDLED | 14.08 | 188.62 | 88,726.96 | 12,493,471.31 |
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Pennington County, Minnesota Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Pennington County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thief River FallsThief River Falls Utilities (100.00%) | Thief River Falls | MN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,229 | 19 | 6,667.47 | 2 | 2.06 | 2 |
Pennington County, Minnesota Production Fuel Makeup
Coming in as the 2207th worst ranked county in the US, Pennington County releases 51,206,655.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 3,641.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2125th worst for emissions per capita. The county is home to one power plant. Pennington County's primary fuel source is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 99.81% of electricity production using this fuel type.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Pennington County, Minnesota?
By total megawatt hours sold, Thief River Falls Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Pennington County, Minnesota.
How many electric companies offer service in Pennington County, Minnesota?
Pennington County, Minnesota has 2 electricity companies operating in the area.
How many power plants are located within Pennington County, Minnesota?
Pennington County, Minnesota is home to one active power plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Pennington County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thief River Falls Utilities | 5,416 |
| 2 | Red Lake Electric | 1,809 |
