Swift County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Swift County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Swift County has the 1985th largest total electricity production out of 3230 counties in the United States, generating 69 megawatt hours.
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Swift County totals $183.05. For comparison, the US average bill is $138.02.
Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity company in Swift County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Averaging generation of 0.01 megawatt hours per citizen each year, Swift County is 1946th out of 3230 counties in production per capita in the country.
Citizens in Swift County experience an average of 1.59 outages lasting 105.29 minutes per year, compared to the US averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes an outage.
As the 1028th highest county in the US for non-renewable generation per capita, Swift County generates 0.01 megawatt hours per person each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
113,370 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.56 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
69 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
69 MWh
Production per Capita
0.01 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
39,855,233 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,062.71 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Benson
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Benson Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
10.15¢ per kWh
- 2.63% higher than last month
- 3.73% higher than April last year
- 32.69% lower than the Minnesota average
- 39.98% lower than the US average
- 126th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 847th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 14 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 481 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.02¢ per kWh
- 0.3% higher than last month
- 3.69% higher than April last year
- 32.62% lower than the Minnesota average
- 37.84% lower than the US average
- 6th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 609th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 26 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$74.2 per month
- 10.45% lower than last month
- 3.15% lower than April last year
- 21.7% lower than the Minnesota average
- 34.19% lower than the US average
- 136th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 94 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since April last year
- 2,187th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 219 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 722 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$86.83 per month
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 0.41% higher than April last year
- 21.19% lower than the Minnesota average
- 36.19% lower than the US average
- 39th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 1,479th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 738 since April last year
Benson, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Benson's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 10.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 32.62% less than the average state rate of 14.87 cents. They saw an increase in the average emissions per capita of roughly 2.09% in the past year. Production from non-renewable fuel types amounts to 0.02 megawatt hours per resident in the city.
Roughly 13,752,195.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Benson because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,067.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to one electricity generation plant. Benson's power plants mainly use Distillate Fuel Oil, which accounts for 100.00% (or 69 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benson
Benson residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Benson, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agralite Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.00 | 191.59 | 72,444.1 | 9,416,093.28 | |
| Benson Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 9.87 | 81.73 | 69 | 13,966.63 | 1,378,034.27 |
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Appleton, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Appleton's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 11.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.45% less than the average state rate of 14.87 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 1.8 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 128.69 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Otter Tail Power Company.
Roughly 5,367,586.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Appleton because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,060.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Appleton has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Appleton
Appleton residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Appleton, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.04 | 95.03 | 516,731.53 | 57,068,640 |
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Murdock, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Murdock's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 11.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.64% less than the average state rate of 14.87 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 1.59 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 121.14 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Otter Tail Power Company.
Roughly 1,136,856.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Murdock because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,060.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Murdock has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Murdock
Murdock residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Murdock, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agralite Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.00 | 191.59 | 72,444.1 | 9,416,093.28 | |
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.04 | 95.03 | 516,731.53 | 57,068,640 |
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Electricity Production in Swift County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Swift County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benson City ofBenson Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Benson | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 69 | 48,894.78 | 708.62 |
Swift County, Minnesota Details
Releasing 39,855,232.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Swift County is the 57th worst out of 87 counties in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. The county also ranks 1905th highest in emissions per capita, averaging 4,062.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The county has one power producing plant. Swift County's top fuel used for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. They generate 69 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the total production in the county, from this fuel.
Providers In Each City in Swift County:
- Appleton, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Benson, Minnesota:
- Agralite Electric Cooperative: 4.64%
- Benson Municipal Utilities: 95.36%
- Clontarf, Minnesota:
- Agralite Electric Cooperative: 64.96%
- Otter Tail Power Company: 35.04%
- Danvers, Minnesota:
- Agralite Electric Cooperative: 8.92%
- Otter Tail Power Company: 91.08%
- De Graff, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Holloway, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 68.96%
- Agralite Electric Cooperative: 31.04%
- Murdock, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 93.77%
- Agralite Electric Cooperative: 6.23%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Swift County, Minnesota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otter Tail Power Company | 3,720 |
| 2 | Agralite Electric Cooperative | 1,878 |
| 3 | Benson Municipal Utilities | 1,675 |
| 4 | Kandiyohi Power Cooperative | 397 |
| 5 | Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power | 28 |
How many power plants are within Swift County, Minnesota?
Swift County, Minnesota has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Swift County, Minnesota?
By total megawatt hours sold, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Swift County, Minnesota.
How many electric companies offer service in Swift County, Minnesota?
There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Swift County, Minnesota.
