Scott County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Scott County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Scott County released 679,397,604.27 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes them the 487th worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the US.
Scott County ranks 672nd out of 3230 counties in the United States for total production of electricity from non-renewable fuels, with 122,724.84 of the county's 168,214 megawatt hours coming from those fuel types.
Scott County is the 9th most populated county in the state, with 154,520 citizens residing in the county.
Scott County produces 15,600 megawatt hours from solar energy, ranking it 32nd out of 87 counties in the state for total megawatt hours produced using solar power.
With total generation of 168,214 megawatt hours, Scott County is the 1245th largest generator of electricity in the country out of 3230 counties.
Scott County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 11.35% below the national average rate, at 14.19 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,796,957 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.63 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
168,214 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
45,489 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
122,725 MWh
Production per Capita
1.09 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
679,397,604 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,396.83 kg
Shakopee, MN Electricity Overview
Shakopee's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 15.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.77% below the average national price of 16.01 cents. With 22.69% of its electricity generation coming from renewable fuel sources, the city ranks 83rd out of 915 cities in Minnesota for total electricity generation from renewable fuels. The city generates 120,749.84 megawatt hours using natural gas as the fuel source, ranking them the 9th ranked city in the state for total electricity production from natural gas out of 915 cities.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Shakopee averages 5,330.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 8th highest in Minnesota out of 915 cities for emissions efficiency. A total of 231,309,911.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The primary fuel utilized in Shakopee is Natural Gas, making up 76.07% of the fuel used in the city for electricity generation. Combined with Agricultural By-products (13.15%) and Wood/Wood Waste Solids (5.68%), these three fuel sources make up 94.90% of the city's electricity generation. Shakopee has 5 electricity plants within its borders. This is the 7th most plants in a single city in Minnesota.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shakopee
Shakopee residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shakopee, 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 | 88,369 | 9,042,026.59 | 1,490,591,907 |
| Shakopee Public Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.85 | 104.79 | 144,192 | 21,419,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Shakopee, Minnesota include: 55379, 55372, 55378
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Savage, MN Electricity Overview
Savage's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.88% below the average national price of 16.01 cents. Northern States Power Company sells an estimated 41,858.23 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity provider.
Emissions in Savage average 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 63rd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 130,360,754.67 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Savage
Savage residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Savage, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.62 | 138.62 | 512,490 | 69,808,000 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.49 | 102.3 | 9,042,026.59 | 1,490,591,907 |
Zips with electric coverage in Savage, Minnesota include: 55379, 55372, 55378
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Prior Lake, MN Electricity Overview
Prior Lake's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.51 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their inhabitants, 9.35% lower than the average nationwide electricity price of 16.01 cents. Northern States Power Company sells an estimated 34,970.42 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity provider.
Emissions in Prior Lake average 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 350th worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 110,659,593.63 kilograms. The city has no electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Prior Lake
Prior Lake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Prior Lake, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.62 | 138.62 | 512,490 | 69,808,000 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.49 | 102.3 | 9,042,026.59 | 1,490,591,907 | |
| Shakopee Public Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.85 | 104.79 | 144,192 | 21,419,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Prior Lake, Minnesota include: 55379, 55372, 55378, 55352
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Electricity Production in Scott County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Scott County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee | MN | Natural Gas | 88,369 | 55,397,822.73 | 626.89 | |||
Koda Biomass PlantKoda Energy (100.00%) | Shakopee | MN | Agricultural By-products | 32,934 | 40,433,582.19 | 1,227.72 | ||
Shakopee Energy ParkMinnesota Municipal Power Agency (100.00%) | Shakopee | MN | Natural Gas | 31,311 | 14,648,221.14 | 467.83 | ||
Blue Lake SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Shakopee | MN | Solar | 4,649 | ||||
Schultz CSGNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Scott County | MN | Solar | 2,562 | ||||
Linden 03 CSGSunShare (100.00%) | Scott County | MN | Solar | 1,814 | ||||
Linden 01 CSGSunShare (100.00%) | Scott County | MN | Solar | 1,779 | ||||
Linden 02 CSGSunShare (100.00%) | Scott County | MN | Solar | 1,777 | ||||
MSC-Scott01 LLCMSC-Scott01 LLC (100.00%) | Scott County | MN | Solar | 1,540 | ||||
Shakopee Met Council WTPOak Leaf Energy Partners (100.00%) | Shakopee | MN | Solar | 1,479 |
Scott County, Minnesota Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Scott County averages 4,396.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 8th highest in Minnesota out of 87 counties for emissions efficiency. A total of 679,397,604.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. This is enough to rank 487th highest in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. Natural Gas is the primary fuel source in Scott County, with 71.78% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Agricultural By-products (12.41%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Solar (9.27%). Scott County has the 29th most power producing plants of any county in the state, with 10 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Scott County:
- Belle Plaine, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 85.50%
- Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative: 14.50%
- Elko New Market, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 51.05%
- Dakota Electric Association: 1.92%
- Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative: 47.04%
- Jordan, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative: 27.83%
- Northern States Power Company: 72.17%
- New Prague, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative: 1.75%
- Northern States Power Company: 2.12%
- New Prague Utilities: 96.13%
- Prior Lake, Minnesota:
- Shakopee Public Utilities: 8.10%
- Northern States Power Company: 27.59%
- Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative: 64.31%
- Savage, Minnesota:
- Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative: 60.69%
- Northern States Power Company: 39.31%
- Shakopee, Minnesota:
- Shakopee Public Utilities: 85.86%
- Northern States Power Company: 14.14%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Scott County, Minnesota?
By total megawatt hours sold, Shakopee Public Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Scott County, Minnesota.
How many electric companies offer service in Scott County, Minnesota?
There are 5 electricity companies serving customers in Scott County, Minnesota.
What electricity companies offer service in Scott County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern States Power Company | 19,135 |
| 2 | Shakopee Public Utilities | 18,909 |
| 3 | Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative | 12,036 |
| 4 | Dakota Electric Association | 4,888 |
| 5 | New Prague Utilities | 2,162 |
How many power plants are within Scott County, Minnesota?
There are 10 active power plants in Scott County, Minnesota
