Steele County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
Can You Save With Solar?
Get Solar for as low as $79/mo - $0 down + flexible financing
Steele County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Steele County is the 64th worst polluting county in Minnesota when considering emissions per capita.
Steele County has recently seen an increase in electricity production from solar power of 13.72% year over year.
Steele County ranks 361st out of 3221 counties in the US in solar power generation, with 39,852 megawatt hours produced from solar power.
Steele County generates 78.90% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 3.3 megawatt hours per citizen each year.
Steele County ranks 19th out of 87 counties in Minnesota for natural gas generation, with 32,695 megawatt hours produced using the fuel.
Steele County ranks 383rd highest county in the United States out of 3221 counties for electricity per citizen produced from wind energy. Producing 83,457 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 37,363, this averages out to 2.23 megawatt hours per person each year from wind energy.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
434,010 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.62 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
156,291 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
123,309 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
32,982 MWh
Production per Capita
4.18 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
116,070,455 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,106.56 kg
Owatonna, MN Electricity Overview

Owatonna's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.01 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Minnesota and nationwide average prices of 14.20 and 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Production from non-renewable fuel types makes up 1.24 megawatt hours per citizen in the city. Generation from renewable fuels comes to 0.13 megawatt hours produced per person in the city, which results in a ranking of 80th in Minnesota out of 915 cities.
On average, Owatonna citizens emit 4,293.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 23rd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 113,200,550.03 kilograms, which is the 37th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to 4 electricity producing plants, which is the 10th most power plants within a city in Minnesota out of the state's 915 cities. Owatonna's primary fuel used for electricity production is Natural Gas. They generate 32,695 megawatt hours from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Owatonna
Owatonna residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Owatonna, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 15.64 | 98.26 | 9,045,140 | 1,414,982,269 | |
Owatonna Public Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.76 | 84.1 | 271 | 87,509 | 11,162,000 |
Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 14.53 | 142.34 | 123,029 | 17,881,900 |
Go Solar for as low as $0 down and $79/mo and reduce or replace your electric bill
Blooming Prairie, MN Electricity Overview

Blooming Prairie's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.97 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Minnesota and nationwide average prices of 14.20 and 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The Minnesota average monthly residential electric bill is $110.11, while the Blooming Prairie average is 19.82% lower at $88.29 per month. This ranks the city 46th in the state for average monthly bill total. Selling an estimated 6,632.83 megawatt hours, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota Electric Utility is the largest electricity provider in the city.
On average, Blooming Prairie citizens emit 4,180.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 31st worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 8,670,683.92 kilograms, which is the 246th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. When it comes to electricity generation, Blooming Prairie's top fuel source is Distillate Fuel Oil, making up 100.00%, or 287 megawatt hours of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blooming Prairie
Blooming Prairie residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blooming Prairie, Minnesota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 13.96 | 87.17 | 287 | 6,392.88 | 892,239.8 |
Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 14.53 | 142.34 | 123,029 | 17,881,900 |
Medford, MN Electricity Overview

Medford's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.70 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the Minnesota average price of 14.20 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 15.34 cents. Selling an estimated 1,128.32 megawatt hours, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city.
On average, Medford citizens emit 4,128.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 332nd worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 5,296,868.81 kilograms, which is the 310th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Medford has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Medford
Medford residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Medford, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 15.64 | 98.26 | 9,045,140 | 1,414,982,269 | |
Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 14.53 | 142.34 | 123,029 | 17,881,900 |
Electricity Production in Steele County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Steele County, Minnesota
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oak Glen Wind FarmMinnesota Municipal Power Agency (100.00%) | Steele County | MN | Wind | 83,457 | ||||
Owatonna Energy StationSouthern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (100.00%) | Owatonna | MN | Natural Gas | 32,424 | 16,930,543.98 | 522.16 | ||
WasecaSunNordic Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Steele County | MN | Solar | 9,780 | ||||
Lemond SolarNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Steele County | MN | Solar | 9,469 | ||||
CF Novel Solar CSG Gardens Five, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Steele County | MN | Solar | 6,204 | ||||
SunE Stolee CSG, LLCEcoplexus (100.00%) | Steele County | MN | Solar | 5,426 | ||||
USS Bush Solar LLC CSGUSS Bush Solar LLC (100.00%) | Owatonna | MN | Solar | 2,282 | ||||
RJC I CSGRJC I CSG LLC (100.00%) | Steele County | MN | Solar | 1,931 | ||||
RJC II Community Solar GardenRJC II CSG (100.00%) | Steele County | MN | Solar | 1,930 | ||||
Falls Creek GardenFalls Creek Garden LLC (100.00%) | Steele County | MN | Solar | 1,774 | ||||
RJC CSG, LLCMadison Energy Holdings LLC (100.00%) | Owatonna | MN | Solar | 1,056 | ||||
Blooming PrairieBlooming Prairie, Minnesota Electric Utility (100.00%) | Blooming Prairie | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 287 | 210,173.47 | 732.31 | ||
Owatonna | MN | Natural Gas | 271 | 224,549.92 | 828.6 |
Steele County, Minnesota Details
Electricity use in Steele County has byproducts of 116,070,455.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 32nd highest of any county in Minnesota. The county averages 3,106.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 2301st highest in the country in this category. The county is home to 13 electricity producing plants, which is 20th most in Minnesota. In Steele County, Wind makes up 53.40% of the fuel utilized in electricity generation. Also used is Solar at 25.50% and Natural Gas at 20.92% of generation.
Providers In Each City in Steele County:
- Blooming Prairie, Minnesota:
- Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric: 2.04%
- Blooming Prairie, Minnesota Electric Utility: 97.96%
- Ellendale, Minnesota:
- Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric: 100.00%
- Medford, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 14.55%
- Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric: 85.45%
- Owatonna, Minnesota:
- Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric: 2.34%
- Northern States Power Company: 7.54%
- Owatonna Public Utilities: 90.12%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Steele County, Minnesota?
The largest electricity supplier in Steele County, Minnesota by total revenue is Northern States Power Company.
How many electric companies offer service in Steele County, Minnesota?
Steele County, Minnesota is home to 4 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
How many power plants are located within Steele County, Minnesota?
Steele County, Minnesota has 13 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Steele County, Minnesota?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Northern States Power Company | 19,002 |
2 | Owatonna Public Utilities | 12,126 |
3 | Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric | 4,077 |
4 | Blooming Prairie, Minnesota Electric Utility | 958 |