Brainerd Public Utilities
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About Brainerd Public Utilities
Brainerd Public Utilities provides electricity for 2 cities in the state. The entity is a municipally owned entity. Brainerd Public Utilities' customers purchase electricity for, on average, 11.97 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 25.80% below the national average rate of 16.13 cents. They sold 175,319 megawatt hours in 2019 via retail accounts. During the same timeframe, Brainerd Public Utilities produced 17,744 megawatt hours in power plants owned by the provider and purchased 167,222 megawatt hours via the wholesale market. In 2019, the company earned 98.70% of their revenue from retail electricity sales to end users.
The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $141.25, while the Brainerd Public Utilities average is 37.59% below at $88.15 per month. This is the 357th lowest average monthly bill amount for a provider in the nation. Brainerd Public Utilities is the 39th largest supplier out of 163 suppliers in Minnesota based on number of customers. They rank 1st in the United States out of the 3530 suppliers we track for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuel sources used. The supplier is the 6th largest producer of hydroelectric power in Minnesota out of 163 suppliers.
Offering net metering to customers is a win-win situation for Brainerd Public Utilities and any citizens who receive their electricity from the company. This is a positive for any customer considering purchasing private solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their extra electricity back to their provider.
Brainerd Public Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Brainerd Public Utilities residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
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Brainerd Public Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:8027 Highland Scenic Road
Brainerd, Minnesota 56401
United States of America
Brainerd Public Utilities Contact
- Website:www.bpu.org
- Customer Service Phone:(218) 829-8726
- Business Customer Service:(218) 829-8726
- Contact Page:bpu.org
- Social Media:
Brainerd Public Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:bpu.org
- Outage Map:gis.bpu.org
- Outage Phone:(218) 829-2193
- States Served:
- Minnesota
- Counties Served:
- Crow Wing County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Brainerd Public Utilities
As the 500th largest producer of electricity in the US, Brainerd Public Utilities produces 10,867 megawatt hours of electricity.
Brainerd Public Utilities Energy Makeup
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Brainerd Public Utilities Coverage Map
Brainerd Public Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8,478 | 25,610,540.01 | 42 | 100% |
Brainerd Public Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing County | 67,948 | 4 | 14.59 | $114.54/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Brainerd Public Utilities
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brainerd Public UtilitiesBrainerd Public Utilities (100.00%) | Brainerd | MN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 10,867 |
Brainerd Public Utilities Fuel Makeup
Cities Brainerd Public Utilities Has Coverage
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Brainerd Public Utilities FAQ:
What percentage of Brainerd Public Utilities' electricity is generated from renewable fuels?
Brainerd Public Utilities produces 100.00% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
How much is the average bundled bill for Brainerd Public Utilities customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Brainerd Public Utilities is $88.15. The state average bundled bill is $106.96 and the nationwide average is $106.96.
What percentage of Brainerd Public Utilities' electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuels?
Brainerd Public Utilities produces 0% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Brainerd Public Utilities?
Brainerd Public Utilities owns or is associated with one power plant.
What is the phone number for Brainerd Public Utilities?
The Brainerd Public Utilities phone number is (218) 829-8726.
What cities does Brainerd Public Utilities supply electricity to?
Brainerd Public Utilities has customers in 2 cities.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Brainerd Public Utilities customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for consumers of Brainerd Public Utilities is 11.97 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
