Blue Earth Light and Water
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About Blue Earth Light and Water
Blue Earth Light and Water provides electricity to 8 counties in Minnesota including Blue Earth County, Nicollet County, Freeborn County, Le Sueur County, and Martin County. With 22,418 customers, the supplier supplies electricity to 76 industrial properties, 1,848 commercial accounts and 20,494 residential customers. On average, Blue Earth Light and Water charges their customers a residential electricity rate of 16.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.51% above Minnesota's average price of 15.86 cents and 0.24% above the US average of 16.22 cents. In 2023 Blue Earth Light and Water sold 392,790 megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales). The electricity sourced by the company is made up primarily of megawatt hours they procured on the wholesale market. This category comprises 100.00% of the total electricity sourced. The company earned $53,815,000 in total revenue for 2023, which all came from retail electricity sales.
The US average monthly residential power bill is $143.38, while the Blue Earth Light and Water average is 10.08% higher at $157.83 per month. Blue Earth Light and Water ranks 2055th in the nation for average monthly bill total. Electricity generation is not part of the Blue Earth Light and Water business model, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates and then resell to their consumers. Electricity generation plants owned by the company use non-renewable fuel sources to generate 100.00% of their total electricity generation, or 31 megawatt hours. They rank 46th out of 163 suppliers in the state. Blue Earth Light and Water is ranked as the 814th highest total electricity generator out of 3530 companies in the country.
Blue Earth Light and Water is one of 107 electric providers in the state who offer net metering to their consumers. This is a positive for any consumer potentially installing solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their excess wattage back to the electricity company.
Energy loss is a part of life when working with electricity transmission. Blue Earth Light and Water currently averages a loss of approximately 3.05% of the aggregate electricity they produce. This percentage of loss earns them a rank of 548th best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the country.
Blue Earth Light and Water Rate & Electric Bills
Blue Earth Light and Water residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
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Blue Earth Light and Water Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Subsidiary Company:Benco Electric Cooperative
- Headquarters:125 East 7th Street
Blue Earth, Minnesota 56013
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Timothy Stoner
Blue Earth Light and Water Contact
- Website:www.belw.org
- Customer Service Phone:(507) 526-2191
- Contact Page:www.belw.org
Blue Earth Light and Water Service
- Rates & Plans:www.belw.org
- States Served:
- Minnesota
- Counties Served:
- Blue Earth County
- Nicollet County
- Freeborn County
- Le Sueur County
- Martin County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Blue Earth Light and Water
Based on customer count, Blue Earth Light and Water is the 18th largest provider out of 163 electricity companies in the state.
Energy Loss
Blue Earth Light and Water's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
12,363MWh
548 National Rank
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Blue Earth Light and Water Coverage Map
Blue Earth Light and Water State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22,427 | 64,595,580.68 | 16 | 100% |
Blue Earth Light and Water County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth County | 69,631 | 5 | 16.44 | $152.05/mo |
| Faribault County | 13,933 | 3 | 16.32 | $159.87/mo |
| Freeborn County | 30,882 | 4 | 16.18 | $139.71/mo |
| Le Sueur County | 28,567 | 8 | 14.03 | $126.61/mo |
| Martin County | 20,070 | 6 | 13.41 | $166.78/mo |
| Nicollet County | 34,295 | 5 | 15.62 | $169.54/mo |
| Sibley County | 14,948 | 8 | 14.44 | $177.58/mo |
| Waseca County | 18,972 | 6 | 16.61 | $125.68/mo |
Cities Blue Earth Light and Water Has Coverage
- Amboy, MN
- Blue Earth, MN
- Bricelyn, MN
- Delavan, MN
- Eagle Lake, MN
- Easton, MN
- Elmore, MN
- Frost, MN
- Kiester, MN
- Lake Crystal, MN
- Le Sueur, MN
- Madison Lake, MN
- Mankato, MN
- North Mankato, MN
- Skyline, MN
- St. Peter, MN
- Vernon Center, MN
- Walters, MN
- Wells, MN
- Winnebago, MN
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Blue Earth Light and Water FAQ:
What percentage of Blue Earth Light and Water's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuels?
Blue Earth Light and Water generates 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
Does Blue Earth Light and Water have any subsidiary companies?
Blue Earth Light and Water is a parent company of Benco Electric Cooperative.
What percentage of Blue Earth Light and Water's electricity is generated from renewable fuel sources?
Blue Earth Light and Water generates 0% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
How much is the average bundled bill for Blue Earth Light and Water customers each month?
Customers of Blue Earth Light and Water pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $157.83.
What cities does Blue Earth Light and Water have customers in in?
Blue Earth Light and Water supplies in 20 cities.
What is the phone number for Blue Earth Light and Water?
You can reach Blue Earth Light and Water by phone via (507) 526-2191.
How many counties does Blue Earth Light and Water supply electricity in?
There are 8 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Blue Earth Light and Water including Minnesota.
Who is the CEO of Blue Earth Light and Water?
Blue Earth Light and Water's current CEO is Timothy Stoner.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Blue Earth Light and Water customers?
Blue Earth Light and Water's current average bundled electricity rate is 16.26 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Minnesota bundled rate of 15.86 cents and the average nationwide rate of 16.22 cents.
