Pennington County, MN: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Pennington County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Pennington County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Pennington County generates 0 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 49th highest county in Minnesota for non-renewable production per capita.

Pennington County produces 99.69% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 0.16 megawatt hours per citizen per year.

While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Pennington County's average price is 20.81% lower than at 12.68 cents per kilowatt hour.

With 14,063 residents living within the county and 2,233 megawatt hours produced each year, Pennington County has a per capita production rate of 0.16 megawatt hours. This is the 1845th largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the United States.

Pennington County's ability to produce 2,226 megawatts of electricity from the use of hydroelectric energy sources, has given rise to its ranking of 532nd highest hydroelectric energy generating county in the US out of 3230 counties.

With a population of 14,063 residents, Pennington County is the 58th largest county by population in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    163,531 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    2,233 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    2,226 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    7 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.16 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    55,354,024 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,936.15 kg

Thief River Falls, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, Thief River Falls' residential electricity rate is 12.52 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 14.10% below the state's average rate of 14.57 cents. The city's use of renewable fuels for electricity production is 0.25 megawatt hours per resident. The city has a deficiency of 99,992.68 megawatt hours because of citizens using 4477.95% more electricity than the city's power facilities produce. This leads to the city needing to import additional megawatt hours.

Emitting 34,317,886.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Thief River Falls ranks 108th worst out of 915 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 3,903.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 843rd 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 2,226 megawatt hours, or 99.69% of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Thief River Falls

Thief River Falls residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.126/kWh$0.117/kWh$103.79/mo.$93.38/mo.
240th12.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Thief River Falls
237th$99.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Thief River Falls Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Thief River Falls, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Red Lake ElectricBUNDLED12.68181.3991,617.8711,621,206.95
Thief River Falls UtilitiesBUNDLED12.5195.662,23340,970.175,124,461.52

St. Hilaire, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, St. Hilaire's residential electricity rate is 11.14 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 23.56% below the state's average rate of 14.57 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $102.86 per month. Otter Tail Power Company sells an estimated 2,566.2 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other vendor.

Emitting 1,013,501.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions, St. Hilaire ranks 631st worst out of 915 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 3,990.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 528th 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 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.
156th11.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of St. Hilaire
473rd$102.86Average residential monthly electricity bill for St. Hilaire Residents

Electric Companies With Service in St. Hilaire, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Otter Tail Power CompanyBUNDLED11.11101.44547,708.1860,839,707
Red Lake ElectricBUNDLED12.68181.3991,617.8711,621,206.95

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Goodridge, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, Goodridge's residential electricity rate is 12.68 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 12.95% below the state's average rate of 14.57 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $181.39 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Red Lake Electric.

Emitting 395,026.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Goodridge ranks 778th worst out of 915 cities in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 3,990.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 165th 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 January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.130/kWh$0.122/kWh$182.87/mo.$175.51/mo.
248th12.68¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Goodridge
877th$181.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for Goodridge Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Goodridge, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Red Lake ElectricBUNDLED12.68181.3991,617.8711,621,206.95

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Electricity Production in Pennington County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Pennington County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Thief River Falls MN Conventional Hydroelectric 2,2336,593.392.95

Pennington County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 2187th worst ranked county in the US, Pennington County releases 55,354,024.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 3,936.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 1966th worst for emissions per capita. The county is home to one power plant. Pennington County's primary fuel source is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 99.69% of electricity production using this fuel type.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
99.69%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.31%

Pennington County, Minnesota Net Metering

Approximately 50.00% of the electricity suppliers in Pennington County offer net metering to their consumers. Many net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Minnesota has some of the best regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar panels.

Power Companies in Pennington County, Minnesota

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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Thief River Falls Utilities5,276
2Red Lake Electric1,752

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-01-10