Renville County, MN: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Renville County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Renville County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Unfortunately, in the last 12 months, there has been a 8.87% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuel types in the county.

Emitting 58,056,894.21 kilograms of CO2 gases, Renville County has the 2225th worst pollution level due to electricity use of any county in the nation and 52nd worst in Minnesota.

As the 26th highest producer of electricity out of 87 counties in the state, Renville County generates 24,698 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.

The use of natural gas in Renville County yields a total of 5,073.55 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 9th out of 87 counties in Minnesota.

Renville County has emissions of 3,931.26 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the US average of 4,151.87.

The 24,698 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable fuel ranks Renville County at 625th in the nation out of 3230 counties in non-renewable energy production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    171,924 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.64 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    24,698 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    24,698 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.67 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    58,056,894 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,931.26 kg

Olivia, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, Olivia's residential electricity rate is 10.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.67% less than the average state price of 14.46 cents and 35.12% lower than the national average of 15.90 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 9,474,780.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 235th highest amount of any city in Minnesota. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 3,934.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Olivia as the 567th 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 28,033.09 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.103/kWh$0.097/kWh$121.29/mo.$106.23/mo.
21st10.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Olivia
648th$121.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Olivia Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Olivia, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Olivia, Minnesota Electric UtilityBUNDLED9.8290.4511,836.321,162,449.42
Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power AssociationBUNDLED12.58263.5940,443.335,089,446.35

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Renville, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, Renville's residential electricity rate is 15.91 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.05% more than the average state price of 14.46 cents and 0.10% higher than the national average of 15.90. Selling an estimated 8,029.55 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest vendor in the city.

Electricity use in Renville creates 5,390,552.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 303rd highest amount of any city in Minnesota. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 3,934.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Renville as the 567th 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 15,949.06 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.

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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.121/kWh$143.27/mo.$66.47/mo.
677th15.91¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Renville
592nd$112.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Renville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Renville, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.19101.059,044,732.541,464,029,573
Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power AssociationBUNDLED12.58263.5940,443.335,089,446.35

Fairfax, MN Electricity Overview

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On average, Fairfax's residential electricity rate is 9.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.75% less than the average state price of 14.46 cents and 37.92% lower than the national average of 15.90 cents. Fairfax Utilities has an estimated 398 total residential customers, which is more than all other vendors in the city. The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.53, while the Fairfax average is 35.15% below at $89.19 per month.

Electricity use in Fairfax creates 5,248,902.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 307th highest amount of any city in Minnesota. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 3,934.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Fairfax as the 567th 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 15,529.96 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.

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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.099/kWh$0.091/kWh$95.99/mo.$85.74/mo.
15th9.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fairfax
45th$89.19Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fairfax Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fairfax, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Fairfax UtilitiesBUNDLED9.8084.7785,968.5584,890.71
Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power AssociationBUNDLED12.58263.5940,443.335,089,446.35

Electricity Production in Renville County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Renville County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Southern Minnesota Beet SugarSouthern Minnesota Beet Sugar (100.00%)
Renville County MN Coal 26,9749,078,912.33336.58

Renville County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Renville County is the 52nd worst ranked county in the state out of 87 when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county emitting 58,056,894.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,931.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 66th highest county in the state for CO2 pollution per capita. Around 77.37% of electricity in Renville County comes from production using Coal. Natural Gas (20.54%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Residual Fuel Oil (2.09%). Renville County has one electricity generation plant in the county.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
77.37%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
20.54%
RESIDUAL FUEL OIL
Residual Fuel Oil
2.09%

Renville County, Minnesota Net Metering

Out of the 6 providers in Renville County, 4 of them offer net metering to their customers. Residents of Minnesota have highly favorable net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Renville County averages out to about 3.86% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 3.21%, resulting in a rank of 832nd best in the United States and a state rank of 45th best out of 3230 and 87 counties, respectively.

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:
    • Olivia, Minnesota Electric Utility: 82.19%
    • Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association: 17.81%
  • Renville, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 92.88%
    • Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association: 7.12%
  • 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 is one electricity plant located in Renville County, Minnesota

What electricity companies offer service in Renville County, Minnesota?

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

Renville County, Minnesota is home to 6 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-12-06