Sherburne County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Sherburne County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Sherburne County generates 98.41% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel types, resulting in a ranking of 170th in the United States out of 3230 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.
Sherburne County uses non-renewable fuel sources to produce 66.46 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 3rd highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita.
In the previous year, Sherburne County saw a 2.25% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.
Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 1.59%, or 108,522.63 megawatt hours, of Sherburne County's total energy generation.
With total production of 6,809,117.99 megawatt hours, Sherburne County is the 187th highest generator of electricity out of 3230 counties in the nation.
Within the previous 12 months Sherburne County has experienced a 28.92% decrease in coal usage, going from a previous total of 9,324,874.93 megawatt hours produced from using coal to 6,627,968.83 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,172,511 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.63 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6,809,118 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
108,523 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6,700,595 MWh
Production per Capita
67.53 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,087,748,347 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
10,788.59 kg
Elk River, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Elk River's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 15.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.31% more than the average state rate of 14.67 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Elk River Utilities. Power plants in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuels for 76.30% of the megawatt hours generate. This is the 17th most in the state out of the 915 cities.
Elk River is the 33rd highest ranked city in Minnesota out of 915 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 124,160,745.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 4,875.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Elk River is the 12th highest polluting city in the state. Natural Gas makes up 76.11% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Elk River. Other fuel types used include Landfill Gas at 23.70% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.20%. Elk River is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 22nd most power plants within a city in Minnesota.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elk River
Elk River residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elk River, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.01 | 117.23 | 17,740 | 105,883 | 15,890,000 |
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Big Lake, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Big Lake's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 14.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.07% less than the average state rate of 14.67 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Minnesota average monthly residential power bill is $111.66, while the Big Lake average is 4.43% less at $106.72 per month. This ranks the city 535th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 47,177,172.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Big Lake because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Big Lake has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Big Lake
Big Lake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Big Lake, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connexus Energy | BUNDLED | 13.48 | 108.56 | 1,279,476.24 | 172,489,288 | |
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.49 | 102.3 | 9,042,026.59 | 1,490,591,907 |
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Zimmerman, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Zimmerman's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 13.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.10% less than the average state rate of 14.67 cents. Connexus Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Minnesota average monthly residential power bill is $111.66, while the Zimmerman average is 2.78% less at $108.56 per month. This ranks the city 558th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 24,811,276.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Zimmerman because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Zimmerman has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Zimmerman
Zimmerman residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Zimmerman, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connexus Energy | BUNDLED | 13.48 | 108.56 | 1,279,476.24 | 172,489,288 |
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Electricity Production in Sherburne County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Sherburne County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker | MN | Coal | 6,643,534.01 | 6,270,044,373.42 | 943.78 | 12/2034 | ||
Elk RiverGreat River Energy (100.00%) | Elk River | MN | Natural Gas | 57,041 | 34,297,029.58 | 601.27 | ||
Elk River City ofElk River Utilities (100.00%) | Elk River | MN | Landfill Gas | 17,740 | 12,535,255.08 | 706.61 | ||
Big Lake Project CSGNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 8,871 | ||||
Sherburne Community SolarSoCore Sherburne 1, LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 8,300 | ||||
Big Lake Holdco Solar CSGClearway Energy (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 8,198 | ||||
Tiller CSGNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 7,899 | ||||
Nautilus Saint Cloud Solar (CSG)Nautilus Solar (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 7,674 | ||||
Hammer CSGNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 7,336 | ||||
Sherburne North Project CSGMN Solar Community, LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 6,852 | ||||
Marmas Solar CSGNordic Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 6,532 | ||||
Haven Solar Project CSGNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 4,425 | ||||
CF Novel Solar CSG Gardens Seven, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 4,421 | ||||
USS Big Lake 1 Solar CSGUSS Big Lake 1 LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 1,967 | ||||
Hinterland CSG, LLCMadison Energy Holdings LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 1,877 | ||||
| Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 1,872 | |||||
Sobania Community Solar LLCMadison Energy Holdings LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 1,750 | ||||
FastSun 21 CSGEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 1,745 | ||||
Sherburne Community Solar One LLC CSGMadison Energy Holdings LLC (100.00%) | St. Cloud | MN | Solar | 1,739 | ||||
Prawer Project CSGPrawer Community Solar LLC (100.00%) | Sherburne County | MN | Solar | 1,739 |
Sherburne County, Minnesota Details
Sherburne County's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 1,087,748,346.85 kilograms, which is the 315th largest amount of any county in the country. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 10,788.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Sherburne County is the 317th highest polluting county in the United States. Coal makes up 97.34% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Sherburne County. Other fuel types used include Solar at 1.33% and Natural Gas at 0.84%. Sherburne County is home to 25 power generation plants, which is the 6th most power plants within a county in Minnesota.
Providers In Each City in Sherburne County:
- Becker, Minnesota:
- Connexus Energy: 24.03%
- Northern States Power Company: 75.97%
- Big Lake, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 29.45%
- Connexus Energy: 70.55%
- Clear Lake, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 98.33%
- Connexus Energy: 1.67%
- Elk River, Minnesota:
- Elk River Utilities: 100.00%
- Zimmerman, Minnesota:
- Connexus Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Sherburne County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connexus Energy | 50,770 |
| 2 | Northern States Power Company | 16,839 |
| 3 | Elk River Utilities | 11,663 |
| 4 | East Central Energy | 259 |
How many power plants are within Sherburne County, Minnesota?
Sherburne County, Minnesota has 25 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Sherburne County, Minnesota?
By total megawatt hours sold, Connexus Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
How many electric companies offer service in Sherburne County, Minnesota?
There are 4 electricity providers offering service in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
