Watonwan County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Watonwan County, MN is $223.97
- The average electricity rate in Watonwan County, MN is 16.08¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Watonwan County, MN
The average residential electric bill in Watonwan County, MN is $223.97 per month. Watonwan County, MN is the 81st most expensive county in Minnesota for electricity.
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Watonwan County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Watonwan County residents have an average residential monthly electricity expense of $223.97, which is 52.84% higher than the national average bill of $146.54.
Watonwan County generates -0.01 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 1246th 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 16.62 cents, while residents of Watonwan County enjoy an average rate that is 3.30% below that at 16.08 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 0.69 outages lasting 51.04 minutes per year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes per outage.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
128,905 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.49 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
41,693,719 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,715.02 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 November, 2024
11.03¢ per kWh
- 3.7% lower than last month
- 5.4% higher than November last year
- 25.75% lower than the Minnesota average
- 35.23% lower than the US average
- 19th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 60 since November last year
- 1,524th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,231 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 388 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.89¢ per kWh
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 5.25% higher than November last year
- 28.88% lower than the Minnesota average
- 33.99% lower than the US average
- 17th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
- 1,004th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 73 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 26 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$80.2 per month
- 5.86% higher than last month
- 1.62% higher than November last year
- 17.49% lower than the Minnesota average
- 32.17% lower than the US average
- 28th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has increased by 59 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 1,863rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 26 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 184 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$87.73 per month
- 0.12% higher than last month
- 4.07% higher than November last year
- 20.29% lower than the Minnesota average
- 38.32% lower than the US average
- 28th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
- 948th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 181 since November last year
St. James, MN Electricity Overview

St. James averages a residential electricity rate of 10.89 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 29.65% less than the state's average price of 15.47 cents, which ranks the city 17th best for average electricity price out of 913 cities in the state. The city is the 143rd highest generating city out of 913 cities in Minnesota, averaging 0.01 megawatt hours produced per customer in the city a year. The city deals with an average of 0.69 power outages per consumer per year. These outages last for an average of 51.04 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes each outage.
St. James residents average 3,718.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 17,657,548.71 kilograms, the city ranks 158th 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 June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. James, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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South Central Electric Association | BUNDLED | 16.07 | 223.94 | 80,332.28 | 12,909,025.32 | |
St James, Minnesotta Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 10.87 | 86.32 | 38 | 18,263.97 | 1,985,340.88 |
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Madelia, MN Electricity Overview

Madelia averages a residential electricity rate of 16.29 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 5.25% more than the state's average price of 15.47 cents, which ranks the city 555th best for average electricity price out of 913 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 3,715.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. At 3,715.02 kilograms per person and 2,412 citizens in the city, the city emits 8,960,638.98 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 January.
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 | 16.66 | 107.28 | 8,412.84 | 1,401,236.25 | |
South Central Electric Association | BUNDLED | 16.07 | 223.94 | 80,332.28 | 12,909,025.32 |
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Butterfield, MN Electricity Overview

Butterfield averages a residential electricity rate of 16.79 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 8.52% more than the state's average price of 15.47 cents, which ranks the city 622nd best average for electricity price out of 913 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 $109.25 per month.
Butterfield residents average 3,715.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 1,920,667.64 kilograms, the city ranks 484th highest in Minnesota for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Butterfield, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Butterfield
Butterfield residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Butterfield, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.97 | 100.75 | 8,780,665.76 | 1,490,055,765 | |
South Central Electric Association | BUNDLED | 16.07 | 223.94 | 80,332.28 | 12,909,025.32 |
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Watonwan County, Minnesota Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Watonwan County, Minnesota
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St. James | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 38 | 26 | 27,188.46 | 30 | 715.49 | 32 | |||
Madelia | MN | Natural Gas | -121 | 36 | 84,084.21 | 33 | -694.91 | 36 |
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 | 2,314 |
2 | South Central Electric Association | 1,986 |
3 | Madelia, Minnesota Electric Utility | 1,278 |
How many power plants are located within Watonwan County, Minnesota?
There are 2 electricity plants located in Watonwan County, Minnesota