Watonwan County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Watonwan County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Residents in Watonwan County, on average, pay $188.44 per month for residential electricity, compared to the state average of $111.66.
Watonwan County is ranked 26th out of 87 for worst polluting county in the state when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 4,062.1 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Watonwan County is South Central Electric Association.
Watonwan County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 17.95% lower than the nationwide average rate, at 13.13 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents.
Watonwan County continues to make strides with the lowering of non-renewable fuel type usage. The county has had a 28.20% decline in the consumption of these fuels in their power facilities.
Watonwan County released 45,588,892.86 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which makes them the 53rd worst polluting county out of 87 counties in Minnesota.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
130,515 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.63 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
45,588,893 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,062.1 kg
Recent Energy News in St. James
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Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 504 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 2,199th
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 440 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,263rd
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 7.84 MWhs
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 0.74 MWhs
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 31 positions to 154th, from last year's value of 123rd
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 31 positions to 154th, from last month's value of 123rd
- In St. James, the total production national rank increased by 8 positions to 2,698th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In St. James, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 153rd, from last year's value of 154th
- In St. James, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 2,698th, from last month's value of 2,699th
- In St. James, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 153rd, from last month's value of 154th
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 574 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 425th
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 531 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 468th
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 7.84 MWhs
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 0.74 MWhs
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 45 positions to 71st, from last year's value of 26th
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 44 positions to 71st, from last month's value of 27th
- In St. James, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 3 positions to 1,001st, from last month's value of 998th
- In St. James, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 2 positions to 1,001st, from last year's value of 999th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,561 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 1,138th
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,558 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 1,141st
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 103 positions to 154th, from last year's value of 51st
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 5191.508692307692 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 104 positions to 154th, from last month's value of 50th
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 495.7862307692307 CO2 equivalent kgs
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 527 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 481st
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 491 positions to 1,008th, from last month's value of 517th
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 5191.508692307692 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 495.7862307692307 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 41 positions to 71st, from last year's value of 30th
- In St. James, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 41 positions to 71st, from last month's value of 30th
St. James, MN Electricity Overview
St. James averages a residential electricity rate of 7.66 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 47.80% less than the state's average price of 14.67 cents, which ranks the city best for average electricity price out of 915 cities in the state. Generating 0.02 megawatt hours per consumer living in the city, St. James ranks as the 121st highest producing city in the state out of 915 cities. St James, Minnesotta Electric Utility is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
St. James residents average 4,068.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 19,322,778.52 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 January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. James, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Electric Association | BUNDLED | 13.16 | 189.71 | 81,108 | 10,677,000 | |
| St James, Minnesotta Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 7.55 | 60.26 | 101.92 | 17,835.05 | 1,347,185.53 |
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Madelia, MN Electricity Overview
Madelia averages a residential electricity rate of 15.62 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 6.50% more than the state's average price of 14.67 cents, which ranks the city 588th best for average electricity price out of 915 cities in the state. The city produces roughly -0.07 megawatt hours per resident per year from power plants in its city limits, which makes it the 141st highest generating city in the state out of 915 cities. Production from non-renewable fuel sources accounts for -0.07 megawatt hours per person in the city.
Madelia residents average 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. At 4,062.1 kilograms per person and 2,412 citizens in the city, the city emits 9,797,773.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. The city has one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Madelia
Madelia residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Madelia, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madelia, Minnesota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 15.73 | 103.12 | 8,322.08 | 1,309,202.3 | |
| South Central Electric Association | BUNDLED | 13.16 | 189.71 | 81,108 | 10,677,000 |
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Butterfield, MN Electricity Overview
Butterfield averages a residential electricity rate of 16.30 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 11.09% more than the state's average price of 14.67 cents, which ranks the city 688th best average for electricity price out of 915 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $107.29 per month. Butterfield has the 502nd highest population in Minnesota, with 517 residents residing within its borders.
Butterfield residents average 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 2,100,103.15 kilograms, the city ranks 486th highest in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Butterfield, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Butterfield
Butterfield residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Butterfield, Minnesota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.49 | 102.3 | 9,042,026.59 | 1,490,591,907 | |
| South Central Electric Association | BUNDLED | 13.16 | 189.71 | 81,108 | 10,677,000 |
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Electricity Production in Watonwan County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Watonwan County, Minnesota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 101.92 | 67,489.61 | 662.18 | |||
| Madelia | MN | Natural Gas | -173 | 52,747.1 | -304.9 |
Watonwan County, Minnesota Details
Watonwan County residents average 4,062.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 26th highest in the state out of 87 in this category. At 4,062.1 kilograms per person and 11,223 citizens in the county, the county emits 45,588,892.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. The county is home to 2 power plants, which is 1111th highest in the country.
Providers In Each City in Watonwan County:
- Butterfield, Minnesota:
- Northern States Power Company: 94.29%
- South Central Electric Association: 5.71%
- 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:
- Madelia, Minnesota Electric Utility: 95.74%
- South Central Electric Association: 4.26%
- Odin, Minnesota:
- South Central Electric Association: 100.00%
- St. James, Minnesota:
- St James, Minnesotta Electric Utility: 98.15%
- South Central Electric Association: 1.85%
* 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?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St James, Minnesotta Electric Utility | 2,254 |
| 2 | South Central Electric Association | 1,938 |
| 3 | Madelia, Minnesota Electric Utility | 1,244 |
How many power plants are located within Watonwan County, Minnesota?
There are 2 electricity plants located in Watonwan County, Minnesota
