Renville County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Renville County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
With 14,768 citizens within its borders and 53,533 megawatt hours produced a year, Renville County has a per capita production rate of 3.62 megawatt hours. This is the 1221st largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the nation.
Renville County has a population of 14,768 residents.
Natural gas accounts for 11.73% of the electricity production in Renville County, resulting in a ranking of 21st in the state out of 87 counties for total natural gas production.
Renville County produces 2.13 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity sources. They are the 14th highest county in Minnesota for non-renewable generation per capita.
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Renville County's average rate is 18.32% lower than at 13.08 cents per kilowatt hour.
Renville County residents are faced with an average residential electricity expense of $233.72, which is 109.31% higher than the Minnesota average bill of $111.66 and 69.34% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
171,741 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.63 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
53,533 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
22,135 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
31,398 MWh
Production per Capita
3.62 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
51,890,454 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,513.71 kg
Olivia, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Olivia's residential electricity rate is 10.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 29.69% less than the average state price of 14.67 cents and 35.57% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 22,649.87 megawatt hours, Olivia, Minnesota Electric Utility is the largest vendor in the city.
Electricity use in Olivia creates 9,781,524.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 233rd highest amount of any city in Minnesota. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Olivia as the 733rd highest polluting city in Minnesota. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 28,003.32 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Olivia
Olivia residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Olivia, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia, Minnesota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 9.82 | 90.45 | 11,836.32 | 1,162,449.42 | |
| Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association | BUNDLED | 12.58 | 263.59 | 40,443.33 | 5,089,446.35 |
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Renville, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Renville's residential electricity rate is 16.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.49% more than the average state price of 14.67 cents and 1.25% higher than the national average of 16.01. The city produces around 2.45 megawatt hours per resident each year from its electricity generating plants, which makes them the 55th highest producing city out of 915 cities in Minnesota. The city has a deficiency of 12,575.12 megawatt hours because of customers consuming 374.59% more electricity than the city produces.
Electricity use in Renville creates 4,392,474.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 343rd highest amount of any city in Minnesota. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,206.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 876th ranked city in Minnesota for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. The city is home to 3 electricity generation plants, which is the 17th highest for a city in the state. In Renville, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used in electricity generation.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Renville
Renville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Renville, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.49 | 102.3 | 9,042,026.59 | 1,490,591,907 | |
| Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association | BUNDLED | 12.58 | 263.59 | 40,443.33 | 5,089,446.35 |
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Fairfax, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Fairfax's residential electricity rate is 9.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 32.73% less than the average state price of 14.67 cents and 38.35% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $89.19 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Fairfax Utilities.
Electricity use in Fairfax creates 5,421,152.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 304th highest amount of any city in Minnesota. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,063.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 53rd ranked city in Minnesota for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. The city is home to one electricity generation plant. In Fairfax, Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 100.00% of the fuel types utilized for electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairfax
Fairfax residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fairfax, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Utilities | BUNDLED | 9.80 | 84.77 | 1 | 5,968.5 | 584,890.71 |
| Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association | BUNDLED | 12.58 | 263.59 | 40,443.33 | 5,089,446.35 |
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Electricity Production in Renville County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Renville County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Southern Minnesota Beet SugarSouthern Minnesota Beet Sugar (100.00%) | Renville County | MN | Coal | 31,397 | 10,597,780.47 | 337.54 | ||
Kramer Solar CSGNordic Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Hector | MN | Solar | 5,665 | ||||
Buffalo Lake CSG1, LLCNautilus Solar (100.00%) | Buffalo Lake | MN | Solar | 2,214 | ||||
USS Danube Solar LLCUSS Danube Solar (100.00%) | Danube | MN | Solar | 2,164 | ||||
Sacred Heart CSG1, LLCNautilus Solar (100.00%) | Renville County | MN | Solar | 1,997 | ||||
USS Chariot Solar LLCUSS Chariot Solar LLC (100.00%) | Danube | MN | Solar | 1,981 | ||||
Grimm Community SolarGrimm CSG (100.00%) | Renville County | MN | Solar | 1,931 | ||||
Kerria Solar, LLCGeronimo Energy (100.00%) | Renville | MN | Solar | 1,685 | ||||
Krause CSGKrause CSG LLC (100.00%) | Renville | MN | Solar | 1,523 | ||||
Novel Historical Society Solar CSGREA Investments, LLC (100.00%) | Sacred Heart | MN | Solar | 1,483 | ||||
USS Prokosch Solar LLC USS Prokosch Solar LLC (100.00%) | Renville County | MN | Solar | 1,343 | ||||
Allie L.L.C.Allie L.L.C. (100.00%) | Renville | MN | Solar | 149 | ||||
FairfaxFairfax Utilities (100.00%) | Fairfax | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1 | 2,666.99 | 2,666.99 |
Renville County, Minnesota Details
Renville County is the 51st worst ranked county in the state out of 87 when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county emitting 51,890,453.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per citizen in the county, which amounts to 3,513.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Renville County is the 2184th highest polluting county in the country. Power producing facilities in the county primarily use Coal, which makes up 46.15% (or 24,707.48 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the county. Taken together with Solar (41.35%) and Natural Gas (11.73%), these three fuels make up 99.23% of the county electricity generation. Renville County is home to 13 electricity producing plants, which is 20th highest in the state.
Providers In Each City in Renville County:
- Bird Island, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Buffalo Lake, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Danube, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 66.21%
- Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association: 33.79%
- Fairfax, Minnesota:
- Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association: 2.47%
- Fairfax Utilities: 97.53%
- Franklin, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Hector, Minnesota:
- McLeod Cooperative Power : 1.89%
- Northern States Power Company: 98.11%
- Morton, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Olivia, Minnesota:
- Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association: 17.81%
- Olivia, Minnesota Electric Utility: 82.19%
- Renville, Minnesota:
- Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association: 7.12%
- Northern States Power Company: 92.88%
- Sacred Heart, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Renville County, Minnesota?
The largest electricity company in Renville County, Minnesota by total customer count is Northern States Power Company.
How many power plants are located within Renville County, Minnesota?
There are 13 electricity plants located in Renville County, Minnesota
What electricity companies offer service in Renville County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern States Power Company | 24,079 |
| 2 | McLeod Cooperative Power | 2,023 |
| 3 | Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association | 1,687 |
| 4 | Olivia, Minnesota Electric Utility | 1,287 |
| 5 | Fairfax Utilities | 721 |
| 6 | Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power | 106 |
How many electric companies offer service in Renville County, Minnesota?
Renville County, Minnesota is home to 6 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
