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 21,721 customers, the supplier supplies electricity to 77 industrial properties, 1,839 commercial accounts and 19,805 residential customers. On average, Blue Earth Light and Water charges their customers a residential electricity rate of 14.64 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.48% below Minnesota's average price of 14.86 cents and 6.20% below the US average of 15.61 cents. In 2022 Blue Earth Light and Water sold 384,887 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. In 2022, they made a total of $52,471,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $51,702,000 from retail sales to end users.
The US average monthly residential power bill is $133.26, while the Blue Earth Light and Water average is 8.54% higher at $144.64 per month. Blue Earth Light and Water ranks 2133rd in the nation for average monthly bill total. By megawatt hours generated, Blue Earth Light and Water is the 860th largest out of 3510 providers in the US. Consumers of the provider experience 0.77 electrical outages each year with outages lasting an average of 80.86 minutes. Blue Earth Light and Water is ranked as the 93rd highest electricity producer in the state out of 166 providers.
Blue Earth Light and Water is one of 106 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 4.60% of the aggregate electricity they produce. This percentage of loss earns them a rank of 785th best out of 3510 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 January and the highest average bill is in December.
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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
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Quick Facts About Blue Earth Light and Water
Blue Earth Light and Water generates 29 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel sources, which is 645th out of 3510 providers in the United States.
Blue Earth Light and Water has no power production sources and must purchase all of the electricity they sell to consumers.
Energy Loss
Blue Earth Light and Water's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
18,605MWh
785 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Blue Earth Light and Water's Power Outages
80.86 min.
vs. national average of 137.24 min.
0.77 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.27
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 | 21,721 | 57,342,900 | 17 | 100% |
Blue Earth Light and Water County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth County | 69,631 | 5 | 15.02 | $143.76/mo |
| Faribault County | 13,933 | 3 | 14.84 | $150.99/mo |
| Freeborn County | 30,882 | 4 | 14.70 | $131.55/mo |
| Le Sueur County | 28,567 | 6 | 13.87 | $131.60/mo |
| Martin County | 20,070 | 6 | 11.66 | $151.53/mo |
| Nicollet County | 34,295 | 4 | 14.15 | $161.40/mo |
| Sibley County | 14,948 | 8 | 13.70 | $177.45/mo |
| Waseca County | 18,972 | 6 | 15.36 | $120.83/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 using renewable fuels?
Electric production facilities owned by or associated with Blue Earth Light and Water produce 0% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
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?
Customers of Blue Earth Light and Water, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 14.64 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
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 $144.64.
What percentage of Blue Earth Light and Water's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel sources?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Blue Earth Light and Water generate 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.
How many counties does Blue Earth Light and Water provider electricity to?
Blue Earth Light and Water sells electricity to customers in 8 counties in the United States including Minnesota.
When will Blue Earth Light and Water power be restored?
Average outage times for Blue Earth Light and Water are roughly 80.86 minutes per outage.
What cities does Blue Earth Light and Water offer service in?
Blue Earth Light and Water supplies in 20 cities.
Does Blue Earth Light and Water have any subsidiary companies?
Blue Earth Light and Water is a parent company of Benco Electric Cooperative.
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.
