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Pope County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Pope County had a 4.91% increase over the last year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.

Emitting 31,419,015.78 kilograms of CO2 gases, Pope County has the 61st worst pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the state.

Pope County produces 40,465 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel sources. This ranks Pope County 1207th largest producing county in the US out of 3230 counties for total renewable electricity production.

Pope County is 765th in the US out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 3.61 megawatt hours per person each year.

With 40,465 megawatt generated from solar power and 11,216 residents in Pope County, the county averages 3.61 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 4th in Minnesota out of 87 counties.

With a population of 11,216 citizens, Pope County is the 65th largest county in Minnesota.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    130,414 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.63 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    40,465 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    40,465 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.61 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    31,419,016 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,801.27 kg

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Glenwood Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

16.36¢ per kWh

  • 4.78% higher than last month
  • 13.79% higher than January last year
  • 10.17% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 4.78% higher than the US average
  • 353rd in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 273 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 275 since January last year
  • 18,316th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,779 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,098 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.47¢ per kWh

  • 1.01% higher than last month
  • 5.28% higher than January last year
  • 11.91% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 2.98% lower than the US average
  • 379th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 249 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 34 since January last year
  • 17,016th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 182 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,344 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$106.6 per month

  • 11.26% higher than last month
  • 10.17% higher than January last year
  • 12.18% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 29.39% lower than the US average
  • 287th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since January last year
  • 3,817th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 675 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,097 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$102.29 per month

  • 0.81% higher than last month
  • 4.11% higher than January last year
  • 0.77% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 22.89% lower than the US average
  • 536th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 255 since January last year
  • 3,574th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 18 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 937 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.8¢ per kWh

  • 0.49% lower than last month
  • 2.58% higher than January last year
  • 0.24% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 11.5% lower than the US average
  • 221st in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 25 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 285 since January last year
  • 11,819th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,009 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,973 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

13.31¢ per kWh

  • 0.19% higher than last month
  • 0.81% higher than January last year
  • 8.07% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 5.99% lower than the US average
  • 521st in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 15,854th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 345 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 584 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$858.68 per month

  • 3.54% higher than last month
  • 0.21% lower than January last year
  • 13.91% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 47.31% lower than the US average
  • 585th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 31 since January last year
  • 21,976th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 82 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 848 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$968.08 per month

  • 0.02% lower than last month
  • 0.6% lower than January last year
  • 24.73% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 40.85% lower than the US average
  • 628th in the state out of 630 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 23,087th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 49 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 577 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

9¢ per kWh

  • 1.67% lower than last month
  • 0.98% higher than January last year
  • 4.26% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 8.45% lower than the US average
  • 476th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 106 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 104 since January last year
  • 17,998th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,488 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,746 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

10.33¢ per kWh

  • 0.07% higher than last month
  • 1.19% higher than January last year
  • 7.1% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 1.04% higher than the US average
  • 614th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 19,700th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 185 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,037 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$96,929.2 per month

  • 7.97% lower than last month
  • 7.49% lower than January last year
  • 52.94% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 187.52% higher than the US average
  • 375th in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 108 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 15 since January last year
  • 24,300th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 313 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 178 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$126,567.49 per month

  • 0.51% lower than last month
  • 0.09% higher than January last year
  • 33.09% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 269.95% higher than the US average
  • 491st in the state out of 629 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,033rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 57 since January last year

Glenwood, MN Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Glenwood is around 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Minnesota and the national average rates of 14.75 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The city produces 1,816 megawatt hours from its power generating plants, which is the 88th most in total generation for a city in the state. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Glenwood average is 25.87% below at $102.51 per month.

Glenwood is the 231st highest ranked city in the state out of 915 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 10,006,711.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,819.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 854th ranked city in Minnesota for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. For the purpose of electricity generation, Glenwood's top fuel is Solar, making up 100.00%, or 1,816 megawatt hours of generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Glenwood

Glenwood residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.121/kWh$143.27/mo.$66.47/mo.
713th16.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Glenwood
283rd$102.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Glenwood Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Glenwood, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.49102.39,042,026.591,490,591,907

Starbuck, MN Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Starbuck is around 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Minnesota and the national average rates of 14.75 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $102.51. This is 25.87% below the nationwide average of $138.3. Northern States Power Company has an estimated 458 residential customers, which is more than all other vendors who operate in the city.

Starbuck is the 315th highest ranked city in the state out of 915 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 5,036,216.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,061.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Starbuck as the 600th highest polluting city in the state. Within Starbuck, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Starbuck

Starbuck residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.121/kWh$143.27/mo.$66.47/mo.
713th16.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Starbuck
283rd$102.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Starbuck Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Starbuck, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.49102.39,042,026.591,490,591,907

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Lowry, MN Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Lowry is around 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the Minnesota and the national average rates of 14.75 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $102.51 per month, while the national average is $138.3. Selling an estimated 3,019.16 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Lowry is the 571st highest ranked city in the state out of 915 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 1,360,590.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,061.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Lowry as the 214th highest polluting city in the state. Within Lowry, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lowry

Lowry residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.121/kWh$143.27/mo.$66.47/mo.
713th16.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lowry
283rd$102.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lowry Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lowry, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.49102.39,042,026.591,490,591,907

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Electricity Production in Pope County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Pope County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
PopeSun CSG, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Pope County MN Solar 7,435
Armstrong SolarETCAP NES CS MN 06 LLC (100.00%)
Pope County MN Solar 4,850
Camellia Solar, LLCGeronimo Energy (100.00%)
Pope County MN Solar 2,270
Brooten CSG1, LLCNautilus Solar (100.00%)
Pope County MN Solar 2,245
Swan GardenSwan Garden LLC (100.00%)
Villard MN Solar 2,209
USS Viceroy Solar LLC CSGUSS Viceroy Solar LLC (100.00%)
Pope County MN Solar 2,169
Novel Stavem Solar LLC CSGREA Investments, LLC (100.00%)
Pope County MN Solar 2,146
USS Monarch Solar LLC CSGStandard Solar (90.00%)US Solar (10.00%)
Pope County MN Solar 2,015
Pope County MN Solar 1,978
Aquila Community SolarGeronimo Energy (100.00%)
Pope County MN Solar 1,836
Cassiopeia Community SolarGeronimo Energy (100.00%)
Glenwood MN Solar 1,816
Libra Community SolarGeronimo Energy (100.00%)
Pope County MN Solar 1,804
Leven Garden SolarLeven Garden LLC (100.00%)
Villard MN Solar 1,739
Strandness GardenStrandness Garden LLC (100.00%)
Pope County MN Solar 1,546
Star GardenStar Garden LLC (100.00%)
Pope County MN Solar 1,511
Malmedal Solar GardenMalmedal Garden LLC (100.00%)
Pope County MN Solar 1,497
Wollan Garden SolarWollan Garden LLC (100.00%)
Pope County MN Solar 1,399

Pope County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Pope County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 31,419,015.78 kilograms, which is 61st highest amount in the state out of 87 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 2,801.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 65th highest county in the state for CO2 pollution per capita. The county has 17 power generation plants, which is 105th highest in the nation. When considering electricity generation, Pope County's main fuel is Solar, accounting for 40,465 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the county.

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Pope County, Minnesota Net Metering

Out of the 4 companies in Pope County, 100.00% of them offer net metering to their consumers. Residents of Minnesota have favorable net metering laws that encourage the installation of solar.

Energy Loss

There are 4 electricity companies in Pope County that report energy loss. Together, these 4 providers average a yearly energy loss of 4.50% of electricity generated. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Pope County a rank of 62nd best in Minnesota out of 87 counties.

Providers In Each City in Pope County:

  • Cyrus, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Glenwood, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Long Beach, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Lowry, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Sedan, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Starbuck, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Villard, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Westport, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Pope County, Minnesota?

By total megawatt hours sold, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity company in Pope County, Minnesota.

How many electric companies offer service in Pope County, Minnesota?

Pope County, Minnesota is home to 4 electricity companies serving customers in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Pope County, Minnesota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern States Power Company21,075
2Runestone Electric Association3,528
3Stearns Electric927
4Agralite Electric Cooperative824

How many power plants are located within Pope County, Minnesota?

Pope County, Minnesota has 17 power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-04-26