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. Currently, 167,448 customers are provided electricity by the supplier. These customers are a mix of 83.17% residential properties, 16.51% commercial customers and 0.32% industrial locations. The average residential electricity price for ALLETE is about 15.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.67% lower than the nationwide average of 16.22 cents. The company sold 9,481,690 megawatt hours in 2023 via retail accounts. The electricity generated in the company's power plants made up 44.77% of the electricity sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 54.63%. In 2023, the company made $937,319,500 from retail electricity sales and $253,553,900 via sales via wholesale channels. Their total revenue from all electricity activities was $1,287,963,500.
Consumers of the supplier have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $104.72. This is 26.96% below the nationwide average bill of $143.38. Electricity facilities owned by or associated with ALLETE generate a total of 8,417,031.29 megawatt hours, which is the 138th highest total out of 3530 companies in the United States. The power grid owned by the company has 0.67 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting roughly 60.3 minutes. The national average for other companies is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage. The company generates 50.42% of their total number of megawatt hours generated, which is 4,244,222.36 megawatt hours, from renewable fuel types.
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ALLETE currently loses around 3.48% of the electricity that they produce. This percentage of loss results in them being given a rank of 665th best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the US.
ALLETE Rate & Electric Bills
ALLETE residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in January.
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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
Quick Facts About ALLETE
ALLETE generates 148,706.81 megawatt hours by burning natural gas and ranks 229th out of 3530 suppliers in the country for this category.
ALLETE produces 49.58% of their total electricity production from non-renewable fuels. The total electricity produced from non-renewable sources is 4,172,808.93 megawatt hours, which is 167th highest out of 3530 companies in the US.
ALLETE is ranked 32nd out of 3530 suppliers in the nation for total percentage of electricity output coming from sustainable fuels.
Roughly 47.81% of ALLETE's total electricity comes from the use of coal.
ALLETE is the 170th largest electricity company out of 3530 electricity companies in the nation based on number of customers.
ALLETE produces 441,901 megawatt hours of electricity from the use of hydroelectric power, ranking ALLETE 49th in the US out of 3530 electricity companies.



Energy Loss
ALLETE's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
497,939MWh
665 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of ALLETE's Power Outages
60.3 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.67 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
ALLETE Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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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 | 152,087 | 855,365,812 | 3 | 92.09% |
| Wisconsin | 15,438 | 93,046,380 | 9 | 7.91% |
ALLETE County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 41,087 | 3 | 17.05 | $139.95/mo |
| Carlton County | 36,145 | 4 | 17.06 | $135.34/mo |
| Cass County | 29,917 | 5 | 15.64 | $136.26/mo |
| Crow Wing County | 67,948 | 4 | 14.68 | $116.88/mo |
| Douglas County | 44,034 | 4 | 15.45 | $108.90/mo |
| Hubbard County | 21,219 | 3 | 15.16 | $164.87/mo |
| Itasca County | 44,969 | 6 | 18.71 | $137.12/mo |
| Lake County | 10,835 | 4 | 17.06 | $137.01/mo |
| Morrison County | 33,876 | 7 | 14.63 | $127.10/mo |
| Pine County | 28,997 | 3 | 16.99 | $141.08/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 | 4,556,070 | 4,813,585,602.12 | 1,056.52 | |||
Caddo WindALLETE (100.00%) | Caddo County | OK | Wind | 934,994 | ||||
Diamond Spring, LLCALLETE (100.00%) | Johnston County | OK | Wind | 715,335 | ||||
M L HibbardMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Duluth | MN | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 71,429 | 43,901,290.51 | 614.61 |
ALLETE Production 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 to?
ALLETE offers service to customers in 14 counties throughout the United States including Wisconsin and Minnesota.
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for ALLETE customers?
Customers of ALLETE, on average, have an electricity BUNDLED rate 15.46 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How many power plants are owned by or associated with ALLETE?
There are 4 power plants owned by or associated with ALLETE.
How many states does ALLETE sell electricity in?
There are 2 states that receive at least some electricity coverage by ALLETE including Wisconsin and Minnesota.
What percentage of ALLETE's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel types?
Power production plants owned by or associated with ALLETE produce 49.58% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
Who is the CEO of ALLETE?
ALLETE's current CEO is Alan Hodnik.
When will ALLETE power be restored?
ALLETE's outages last, on average, around 60.3 minutes per each outage.
What cities does ALLETE supply electricity to?
ALLETE supplies to 105 cities throughout the United States including Wisconsin and Minnesota.
How much is the average bundled bill for ALLETE customers each month?
ALLETE currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $104.72, compared to the nationwide of $143.38 for bundled service.
What is the phone number for ALLETE?
ALLETE's customer service phone number is (218) 279-5000
What percentage of ALLETE's electricity is generated using renewable fuels?
ALLETE generates 50.42% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.
Does ALLETE have any subsidiary companies?
ALLETE is a parent company of Superior Water Light and Power and Minnesota Power.