ALLETE
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About ALLETE
ALLETE is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota and supplies electricity in 2 states within the country This service territory also includes 105 cities within these states. The average residential electricity price for customers of ALLETE is around 14.39 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 7.96% below the national average price of 15.64 cents. They sold 9,254,061 megawatt hours in 2022 via traditional retail sales and 4,605,241 megawatt hours from wholesale sales to other providers. The electricity sourced by ALLETE is made up of multiple sources including megawatt hours they produce in their power facilities and supplementary megawatt hours procured via the wholesale electricity market. Of the electricity sourced these two categories make up 48.57% and 50.78%, respectively. Their total revenue in 2022 from electricity activities was $1,297,820,800, with $938,669,900 coming from retail sales to end users and $273,985,800 from sales to the wholesale electricity market.
Consumers of the supplier have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $94.28. This is 28.95% below the nationwide average bill of $132.69. There are 4,476,464.2 megawatt hours produced by the company from the burning of coal. Dams and other hydroelectric facilities owned by the electricity provider produce 557,350 megawatt hours, ranking the supplier as the 47th largest producer of hydroelectric power in the nation out of 3517 providers. ALLETE is the 109th largest provider out of 3517 electricity companies in the US based on megawatt hours sold.
Thankfully, ALLETE allows consumers to participate in net metering. Net metering makes solar panel installation more economically feasible as it gives the ability for consumers to sell electricity back to the grid.
ALLETE currently loses around 3.29% of the electricity that they produce. This percentage of loss results in them being given a rank of 433rd best out of 3517 suppliers who report energy loss in the US.
ALLETE Rate & Electric Bills
ALLETE residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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ALLETE Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Subsidiary CompaniesSuperior Water Light and PowerMinnesota Power
- Headquarters:30 West Superior Street
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
United States of America - CEO:Alan Hodnik
ALLETE Contact
- Website:www.allete.com
- Customer Service Phone:(218) 279-5000
- Contact Page:www.allete.com
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ALLETE Service
- States Served:
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- Counties Served:
- St. Louis County
- Stearns County
- Crow Wing County
- Itasca County
- Douglas County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Quick Facts About ALLETE
ALLETE is 268th out of the 3517 companies in the US for the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from sustainable fuels.
ALLETE is ranked 25th out of 3517 providers that we track in the nation for the total percentage of electricity output coming from sustainable fuels.
ALLETE is the 127th highest producer of electricity out of 3517 suppliers in the nation, producing 9,943,753.1 megawatt hours.
ALLETE is the 148th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels in the US.
ALLETE generates 135,760.49 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas and ranks 228th out of 3517 providers in the United States for total natural gas output.
Energy Loss
ALLETE's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
472,422MWh
433 National Rank
ALLETE Energy Makeup
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ALLETE Coverage Map
ALLETE State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 151,186 | 861,802,483 | 3 | 91.77% |
| Wisconsin | 16,296 | 88,744,808 | 9 | 8.23% |
ALLETE County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 41,087 | 3 | 15.96 | $131.94/mo |
| Carlton County | 36,145 | 4 | 15.31 | $128.91/mo |
| Cass County | 29,917 | 6 | 13.97 | $131.83/mo |
| Crow Wing County | 67,948 | 4 | 13.28 | $111.15/mo |
| Douglas County | 44,034 | 4 | 14.33 | $100.57/mo |
| Hubbard County | 21,219 | 4 | 13.09 | $146.23/mo |
| Itasca County | 44,969 | 6 | 16.48 | $132.90/mo |
| Lake County | 10,835 | 5 | 14.65 | $133.36/mo |
| Morrison County | 33,876 | 7 | 13.28 | $118.76/mo |
| Pine County | 28,997 | 3 | 15.75 | $132.35/mo |
Power Plants Owned by ALLETE
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohasset | MN | Coal | 5,072,740 | 5,374,574,539.34 | 1,059.5 | |||
Diamond Spring, LLCALLETE (100.00%) | Johnston County | OK | Wind | 845,565 | ||||
Caddo WindALLETE (100.00%) | Caddo County | OK | Wind | 718,398 | ||||
Bison 4 Wind Energy CenterMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Morton County | ND | Wind | 702,134 | ||||
Northern WindALLETE (100.00%) | Lake Wilson | MN | Wind | 343,129 | ||||
ThomsonMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Carlton County | MN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 333,713 | ||||
Bison 2 Wind Energy CenterMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Morton County | ND | Wind | 323,837 | ||||
Bison 3 Wind Energy CenterMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Morton County | ND | Wind | 320,315 | ||||
Armenia Mountain Wind FarmALLETE (100.00%) | Bradford County | PA | Wind | 266,624 | ||||
Lake Benton IALLETE (100.00%) | Lincoln County | MN | Wind | 247,993 |
ALLETE Fuel Makeup
Cities ALLETE Has Coverage
- Akeley, MN
- Aldrich, MN
- Askov, MN
- Aurora, MN
- Babbitt, MN
- Backus, MN
- Barnum, MN
- Bertha, MN
- Bigfork, MN
- Biwabik, MN
- Bovey, MN
- Bowlus, MN
- Brookston, MN
- Browerville, MN
- Bruno, MN
- Buckman, MN
- Buhl, MN
- Burtrum, MN
- Calumet, MN
- Carlton, MN
- Chickamaw Beach, MN
- Chisholm, MN
- Clarissa, MN
- Cloquet, MN
- Cohasset, MN
- Coleraine, MN
- Crosby, MN
- Cuyuna, MN
- Deer River, MN
- Deerwood, MN
- Denham, MN
- Duluth, MN
- Eagle Bend, MN
- East Gull Lake, MN
- Elmdale, MN
- Eveleth, MN
- Finlayson, MN
- Flensburg, MN
- Floodwood, MN
- Fort Ripley, MN
- Genola, MN
- Gilbert, MN
- Grand Rapids, MN
- Grey Eagle, MN
- Hackensack, MN
- Hermantown, MN
- Hewitt, MN
- Hibbing, MN
- Hinckley, MN
- Hoyt Lakes, MN
- International Falls, MN
- Iron Junction, MN
- Ironton, MN
- Jenkins, MN
- Kerrick, MN
- Kinney, MN
- Lake Shore, MN
- Lastrup, MN
- Leonidas, MN
- Little Falls, MN
- Long Prairie, MN
- Marble, MN
- McKinley, MN
- Meadowlands, MN
- Menahga, MN
- Moose Lake, MN
- Motley, MN
- Mountain Iron, MN
- Nashwauk, MN
- Nevis, MN
- Nimrod, MN
- Nisswa, MN
- Oliver, WI
- Park Rapids, MN
- Pequot Lakes, MN
- Pierz, MN
- Pillager, MN
- Pine River, MN
- Proctor, MN
- Ranier, MN
- Rice, MN
- Rice Lake, MN
- Riverton, MN
- Royalton, MN
- Rutledge, MN
- Sandstone, MN
- Scanlon, MN
- Sebeka, MN
- Silver Bay, MN
- St. Rosa, MN
- Sturgeon Lake, MN
- Superior, WI
- Superior Village, WI
- Swanville, MN
- Taconite, MN
- Tower, MN
- Trommald, MN
- Upsala, MN
- Verndale, MN
- Virginia, MN
- Walker, MN
- Willow River, MN
- Winton, MN
- Wrenshall, MN
- Zemple, MN
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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ALLETE FAQ:
How many counties does ALLETE supply electricity in?
There are 14 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by ALLETE including Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Who is the CEO of ALLETE?
ALLETE's current CEO is Alan Hodnik.
What percentage of ALLETE's electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuel types?
ALLETE generates 46.38% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
How many states does ALLETE supply electricity in?
There are 2 states that receive at least some electricity coverage by ALLETE including Wisconsin and Minnesota.
How much is the average bundled bill for ALLETE customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of ALLETE is $94.28. The national average is $132.69 for bundled service.
What is the phone number for ALLETE?
The ALLETE phone number is (218) 279-5000.
Does ALLETE have any subsidiary companies?
ALLETE is a parent company of Superior Water Light and Power and Minnesota Power.
What percentage of ALLETE's electricity is generated from renewable fuel types?
ALLETE produces 53.62% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for ALLETE customers?
ALLETE's current average BUNDLED electricity rate is 14.39 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average United States BUNDLED rate of 15.64 cents.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with ALLETE?
There are 33 power plants associated with or owned by ALLETE.
What cities does ALLETE supply electricity in?
ALLETE provides electricity in 105 cities throughout the nation.
