Watonwan County, MN: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Watonwan County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Watonwan County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Watonwan County residents have an average residential monthly electricity expense of $187.7, which is 35.99% higher than the national average bill of $138.02.

Watonwan County generates -0.01 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 1188th highest county in the nation for non-renewable production per capita.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Watonwan County is South Central Electric Association.

The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Watonwan County enjoy an average rate that is 13.87% below that at 13.89 cents per kilowatt hour.

Watonwan County is the 2418th most populated county in the United States, with 11,223 residents residing within its borders.

Consumers in Watonwan County face an average of 0.91 outages lasting 69.61 minutes per year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes per outage.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    129,700 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.56 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    45,567,645 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,060.2 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in St. James

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St. James Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

8.21¢ per kWh

  • 2.63% higher than last month
  • 3.73% higher than April last year
  • 45.57% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 51.46% lower than the US average
  • 1st 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
  • 182nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 36 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 37 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

8.1¢ per kWh

  • 0.3% higher than last month
  • 3.69% higher than April last year
  • 45.51% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 49.73% lower than the US average
  • 1st 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
  • 110th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$53.33 per month

  • 10.48% lower than last month
  • 3.15% lower than April last year
  • 43.72% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 52.7% lower than the US average
  • 4th 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
  • 98th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 216 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 36 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$62.42 per month

  • 0.23% lower than last month
  • 0.41% higher than April last year
  • 43.35% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 54.13% lower than the US average
  • 4th 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
  • 26th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since April last year

St. James, MN Electricity Overview

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St. James averages a residential electricity rate of 8.10 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 45.51% less than the state's average price of 14.87 cents, which ranks the city best for average electricity price out of 915 cities in the state. The city is the 127th highest generating city out of 915 cities in Minnesota, averaging 0.01 megawatt hours produced per customer in the city a year. Consumers in the city experience 0.91 power outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 69.61 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.

St. James residents average 4,063.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 19,295,736.37 kilograms, the city ranks 157th highest in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. There is one power generation plant in the city. When it comes to electricity generation, St. James' top fuel is Distillate Fuel Oil, making up 100.00% of generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. James

St. James residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.111/kWh$0.069/kWh$103.11/mo.$50.08/mo.
1st8.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of St. James
4th$62.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for St. James Residents

Electric Companies With Service in St. James, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
South Central Electric AssociationBUNDLED13.92188.9670,866.169,862,815.94
St James, Minnesotta Electric UtilityBUNDLED7.9960.023815,582.951,244,454.7
2 providers total

Madelia, MN Electricity Overview

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Madelia averages a residential electricity rate of 16.53 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 11.17% more than the state's average price of 14.87 cents, which ranks the city 637th best average for electricity price out of 915 cities in the state. Electric generation facilities in the city have had a 30.06% decline in the amount of non-renewable fuel sources used each year. Madelia, Minnesota Electric Utility is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers.

Madelia residents average 4,060.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. At 4,060.2 kilograms per person and 2,412 citizens in the city, the city emits 9,793,206.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. The city has one electricity generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Madelia

Madelia residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.121/kWh$228.99/mo.$82.81/mo.
637th16.53¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Madelia
550th$106.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Madelia Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Madelia, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Madelia, Minnesota Electric UtilityBUNDLED16.63102.727,271.221,209,367.92
South Central Electric AssociationBUNDLED13.92188.9670,866.169,862,815.94
2 providers total

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Butterfield, MN Electricity Overview

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Butterfield averages a residential electricity rate of 16.52 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 11.04% more than the state's average price of 14.87 cents, which ranks the city 633rd best average for electricity price out of 915 cities in the state. Butterfield is the 502nd largest city in Minnesota, with a population of 517. The average residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $106.74 per month.

Butterfield residents average 4,060.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 2,099,124.35 kilograms, the city ranks 487th highest in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Butterfield, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Butterfield

Butterfield residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.171/kWh$0.121/kWh$148.36/mo.$71.10/mo.
633rd16.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Butterfield
554th$106.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Butterfield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Butterfield, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED16.68101.718,918,772.061,487,259,077
South Central Electric AssociationBUNDLED13.92188.9670,866.169,862,815.94
2 providers total

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Electricity Production in Watonwan County, Minnesota

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Watonwan County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
St JamesSt James, Minnesotta Electric Utility (100.00%)
St. James MN Distillate Fuel Oil 3827,188.46715.49
MadeliaMadelia, Minnesota Electric Utility (100.00%)
Madelia MN Natural Gas -12184,084.21-694.91
2 power plants total

Watonwan County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Watonwan County residents average 4,060.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 23rd highest in the state out of 87 in this category. At 4,060.2 kilograms per person and 11,223 citizens in the county, the county emits 45,567,645.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. The county is home to 2 power plants, which is 1033rd highest in the country.

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
100.00%

Watonwan County, Minnesota Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Watonwan County providing electricity. Of those 3, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. Minnesota has highly favorable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar installations.

Energy Loss

The single company in Watonwan County who reports energy loss metrics reported an annual loss of 3.07%. The US average is 2.87%, resulting in Watonwan County having a rank of 369th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Watonwan County:

  • Butterfield, Minnesota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 94.26%
    • South Central Electric Association: 5.74%
  • Darfur, Minnesota:
    • South Central Electric Association: 100.00%
  • La Salle, Minnesota:
    • South Central Electric Association: 100.00%
  • Lewisville, Minnesota:
    • South Central Electric Association: 100.00%
  • Madelia, Minnesota:
    • South Central Electric Association: 4.18%
    • Madelia, Minnesota Electric Utility: 95.82%
  • Odin, Minnesota:
    • South Central Electric Association: 100.00%
  • St. James, Minnesota:
    • South Central Electric Association: 1.85%
    • St James, Minnesotta Electric Utility: 98.15%

* 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 Watonwan County, Minnesota?

The largest electricity company in Watonwan County, Minnesota by total customer count is St James, Minnesotta Electric Utility.

How many electric companies offer service in Watonwan County, Minnesota?

Watonwan County, Minnesota is home to 3 electricity companies operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Watonwan County, Minnesota?

How many power plants are located within Watonwan County, Minnesota?

There are 2 electricity plants located in Watonwan County, Minnesota

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-07-08