Pennington County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Pennington County, MN is $189.59
- The average electricity rate in Pennington County, MN is 14.24¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Pennington County, MN
The average residential electric bill in Pennington County, MN is $189.59 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 residents pay an average residential monthly electricity bill of $189.59, which is 67.13% higher than the Minnesota average bill of $113.43.
While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Pennington County's average is 14.88% below that at 14.24 cents per kilowatt hour.
Pennington County had a 6.97% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent 12 months.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Pennington County is Thief River Falls Utilities.
Citizens of Pennington County consume enough electricity to release 3,773.35 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the nationwide average of 4,219.12.
Pennington County ranks 58th out of 87 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population using 161,354.49 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
161,354 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.47 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
53,064,678 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,773.35 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 11.32% below the state's average rate of 15.47 cents. With an estimated 4,138 residential customers, Thief River Falls Utilities is the largest provider in the city.
Emitting 33,171,555.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Thief River Falls ranks 108th worst out of 913 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 3,773.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 69th worst in Minnesota for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Thief River Falls must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls residential electric rates are highest in May 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 | 14.18 | 190.12 | 88,973.12 | 12,616,912.53 | |
| Thief River Falls Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.99 | 106.81 | 3,229 | 42,125.9 | 5,895,359.67 |
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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 16.96% below the state's average rate of 15.47 cents. Otter Tail Power Company sells an estimated 2,513.94 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 958,431.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions, St. Hilaire ranks 638th worst out of 913 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 3,773.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 408th 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 | 11.26 | 98.62 | 527,146.51 | 59,361,702 | |
| Red Lake Electric | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 190.12 | 88,973.12 | 12,616,912.53 |
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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 10.62% below the state's average rate of 15.47 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $184.61 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Red Lake Electric.
Emitting 373,562.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Goodridge ranks 788th worst out of 913 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 3,773.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 69th worst in Minnesota for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Goodridge must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Goodridge
Goodridge residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Goodridge, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake Electric | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 190.12 | 88,973.12 | 12,616,912.53 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Pennington County, Minnesota?
By total customer count, Thief River Falls Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Pennington County, Minnesota.
How many electric companies offer service in Pennington County, Minnesota?
There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Pennington County, Minnesota.
Which electricity companies offer service in Pennington County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thief River Falls Utilities | 5,425 |
| 2 | Red Lake Electric | 1,813 |