Swift County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Swift County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
With total generation of 136 megawatt hours, Swift County is the 2066th highest generator of electricity of all 3230 counties in the United States.
Otter Tail Power Company is the largest supplier in Swift County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Swift County has emissions of 4,066.98 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 1877th highest polluting county in the United States by per capita pollution.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Swift County totals $183.95. For comparison, the US average bill is $138.02.
As the 1065th highest county in the US for non-renewable generation per capita, Swift County generates 0.01 megawatt hours per person each year.
The 136 megawatt hours of electricity created by non-renewable energy places Swift County at 1115th out of 3230 counties in the US in non-renewable power production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
114,083 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.63 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
136 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
136 MWh
Production per Capita
0.01 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
39,897,067 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,066.98 kg
Recent Energy News in Benson
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Electricity Production from Wood/Wood Waste Solids
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average wood/wood waste solids production national rank dropped by 1 position to 107th, from last month's value of 106th
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average wood/wood waste solids production state rank dropped by 1 position to 10th, from last month's value of 9th
Electricity Production from Agricultural By-products
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average agricultural by-products production national rank dropped by 1 position to 10th, from last month's value of 9th
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average agricultural by-products production state rank dropped by 1 position to 4th, from last month's value of 3rd
Electricity Production from Gaseous Propane
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 600 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 399th
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 558 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 441st
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 10.46 MWhs
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 0.98 MWhs
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 48 positions to 71st, from last year's value of 23rd
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 47 positions to 71st, from last month's value of 24th
- In Benson, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 3 positions to 1,001st, from last month's value of 998th
- In Benson, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 2 positions to 1,001st, from last year's value of 999th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 524 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 2,179th
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 454 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,249th
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 10.46 MWhs
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 0.98 MWhs
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 33 positions to 154th, from last year's value of 121st
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 33 positions to 154th, from last month's value of 121st
- In Benson, the total production national rank increased by 8 positions to 2,698th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In Benson, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 153rd, from last year's value of 154th
- In Benson, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 2,698th, from last month's value of 2,699th
- In Benson, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 153rd, from last month's value of 154th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,593 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 1,106th
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,587 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 1,112th
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 107 positions to 154th, from last year's value of 47th
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 108 positions to 154th, from last month's value of 46th
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 7339.915692307692 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 695.2404615384615 CO2 equivalent kgs
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 570 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 438th
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 522 positions to 1,008th, from last month's value of 486th
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 7339.915692307692 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 695.2404615384615 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 45 positions to 71st, from last year's value of 26th
- In Benson, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 45 positions to 71st, from last month's value of 26th
Benson, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Benson's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 9.47 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 35.44% less than the average state rate of 14.67 cents. There is a deficit of 39,182.61 megawatt hours in the city due to the fact that citizens are using 28810.74% more electricity than the city's electricity facilities generate. This results in the city having to import extra electricity. Benson Municipal Utilities is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Roughly 13,781,857.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Benson because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,076.27 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 136 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 January and the highest average bill is in March.
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 ($) |
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Agralite Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.29 | 192.36 | 82,914 | 10,193,400 | |
Benson Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 9.33 | 82.06 | 136 | 15,985.14 | 1,491,792.2 |
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Appleton, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Appleton's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 10.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.24% less than the average state rate of 14.67 cents. Otter Tail 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 Appleton average is 12.54% less at $97.66 per month. This ranks the city 137th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Roughly 5,370,089.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Appleton because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Appleton has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Appleton
Appleton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Appleton, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 10.97 | 97.66 | 534,479.6 | 58,614,334 |
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Murdock, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Murdock's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 11.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.68% less than the average state rate of 14.67 cents. Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $103.53 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Customers in the city enjoy a 7.28% markdown compared to other citizens in the nation.
Roughly 1,137,386.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Murdock because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Murdock has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Murdock
Murdock residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Murdock, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agralite Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.29 | 192.36 | 82,914 | 10,193,400 | |
Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 10.97 | 97.66 | 534,479.6 | 58,614,334 |
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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 |
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Benson City ofBenson Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Benson | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 136 | 95,418.9 | 701.61 |
Swift County, Minnesota Details
Releasing 39,897,066.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Swift County is the 55th worst out of 87 counties in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use. The county also ranks 1877th highest in emissions per capita, averaging 4,066.98 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 136 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: 4.65%
- Benson Municipal Utilities: 95.35%
- Clontarf, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Danvers, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- De Graff, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Holloway, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
- Murdock, Minnesota:
- Otter Tail Power Company: 93.80%
- Agralite Electric Cooperative: 6.20%
* 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 |
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1 | Otter Tail Power Company | 3,709 |
2 | Agralite Electric Cooperative | 2,062 |
3 | Benson Municipal Utilities | 1,826 |
4 | Kandiyohi Power Cooperative | 432 |
5 | Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power | 30 |
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.