Rice County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Rice County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Over 99.43% of Rice County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuels, ranking Rice County at 1002nd in the country for total renewable electricity generation.
As the 1068th highest county in the US for non-renewable generation per capita, Rice County produces 0.01 megawatt hours per person a year.
Averaging generation of 0.98 megawatt hours per resident per year, Rice County ranks 42 out of 87 counties in the state in production per capita.
With a population of 67,097 residents, Rice County is the 14th largest county in Minnesota and the 810th largest in the US.
Usage of non-renewable fuel sources has increased by 559.65% throughout the last year in Rice County.
Rice County is the 23rd highest county in Minnesota out of 87 counties for electricity production from wind per capita, averaging 0.14 megawatt hours per citizen generated from wind.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
780,577 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.63 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
65,856 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
65,480 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
376 MWh
Production per Capita
0.98 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
257,991,876 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,845.06 kg
Faribault, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Faribault's residential electricity rate is 14.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.95% higher than the average Minnesota price of 13.81 cents and 2.16% higher than the US average of 14.46. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Minnesota average monthly residential power bill is $107.95, while the Faribault average is 5.23% less at $102.3 per month. This is the 411th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Minnesota.
Faribault has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,189.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 53rd worst polluter in the state out of 915 cities. Total emissions in the city are 102,445,043.22 kilograms, which is the 44th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Faribault
Faribault residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Faribault, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 14.81 | 95.17 | 9,210,045 | 1,363,969,200 | |
| Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 14.56 | 145.03 | 123,384 | 17,961,900 |
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Northfield, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Northfield's residential electricity rate is 14.81 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.21% higher than the average Minnesota price of 13.81 cents and 2.41% higher than the US average of 14.46. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers. The city is home to wind turbines that produce 22.48% of the total electricity generated within the city limits. This is the 8th highest percentage for a city out of the 915 cities in Minnesota.
Northfield's top fuel source used for electricity production is Solar. They produce 76.28% of the total generation in the city from this fuel. When combined with Wind (22.48%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (1.24%), the three fuel types account for 100.00% of the generation. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 76,808,288.9 kilograms, which is 64th highest amount in the state out of 915 cities. This total also equates to a ranking of 882nd worst in the state for emissions per person. Northfield has 6 power plants, which is the 2nd highest out of any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Northfield
Northfield residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Northfield, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 14.81 | 95.17 | 9,210,045 | 1,363,969,200 |
Lonsdale, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Lonsdale's residential electricity rate is 14.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.43% higher than the average Minnesota price of 13.81 cents and 0.71% higher than the US average of 14.46. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.
Lonsdale has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,189.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 53rd worst polluter in the state out of 915 cities. Total emissions in the city are 19,631,843.64 kilograms, which is the 159th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lonsdale
Lonsdale residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lonsdale, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.81 | 121.68 | 493,286 | 58,253,000 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 14.81 | 95.17 | 9,210,045 | 1,363,969,200 | |
| Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 14.56 | 145.03 | 123,384 | 17,961,900 |
Electricity Production in Rice County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Rice County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Northfield Holdco CSGNorthfield Holdco LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 10,511 | ||||
West Faribault SolarWest Faribault Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 9,818 | ||||
Webster Holdco Solar CSGClearway Energy (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 8,708 | ||||
Dundas Solar Holdings LLC CSGEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Northfield | MN | Solar | 7,763 | ||||
Carleton CollegeCarleton College (100.00%) | Northfield | MN | Wind | 6,860 | 34,670.84 | 5.05 | ||
Warsaw Solar CSGEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 4,303 | ||||
St. Olaf Wind TurbineSt. Olaf College (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Wind | 2,479 | ||||
USS Hubers Solar LLC CSGUSS Hubers Solar LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,984 | ||||
Heyer CSGHeyer CSG LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,864 | ||||
Marion GardenExcelsior Energy Capital (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,850 | ||||
Roberds Garden CSGRoberds Garden LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,762 | ||||
Hydra Community Solar Garden, LLC (CSG)Geronimo Energy (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,738 | ||||
Cannon Garden SolarCannon Garden LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,721 | ||||
Veseli Community Solar GardenVeseli Solar I LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,636 | ||||
Union GardenExcelsior Energy Capital (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,517 | ||||
FastSun12 CSGEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,023 | ||||
St. Olaf StandBy GeneratorsSt. Olaf College (100.00%) | Northfield | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 319 | 572,513.42 | 1,794.71 |
Rice County, Minnesota Details
Rice County's top fuel source used for electricity production is Solar. They produce 85.33% of the total generation in the county from this fuel. When combined with Wind (14.09%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.57%), the three fuel types account for 100.00% of the generation. The county has the 1033rd highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all counties in the United States, releasing 257,991,875.64 kilograms. This total also results in a ranking of 2081st highest in the United States for pollution per resident. Rice County has 17 electricity generation plants within its borders. This is the 70th most plants in a county.
Providers In Each City in Rice County:
- Dundas, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Faribault, Minnesota:
- Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric: 14.31%
- Northern States Power Company: 85.69%
- Lonsdale, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 56.32%
- Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric: 38.75%
- Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative: 4.94%
- Morristown, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Nerstrand, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
- Northfield, 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 companies offer service in Rice County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern States Power Company | 55,677 |
| 2 | Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative | 3,358 |
| 3 | Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2,869 |
| 4 | Dakota Electric Association | 1,311 |
| 5 | Goodhue County Coop Elec Assn | 55 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Rice County, Minnesota?
The largest electricity provider in Rice County, Minnesota by total customer count is Northern States Power Company.
How many electric companies offer service in Rice County, Minnesota?
There are 5 electricity companies offering service in Rice County, Minnesota.
How many power plants are located in Rice County, Minnesota?
There are 17 active electricity plants located in Rice County, Minnesota
