Detroit Lakes Electric
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About Detroit Lakes Electric
Detroit Lakes Electric serves electricity to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and is a municipally owned organization. The supplier recently reported a total of 8,271 total customers, 117 of which are industrial customers, 1,505 are commercial accounts and the rest of which are residential customers. Consumers of Detroit Lakes Electric purchase electricity for, on average, 11.76 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, luckily, 25.82% less than Minnesota's average rate of 15.86 cents, resulting in the supplier ranking 34th out of 174 companies in Minnesota for best average electricity rate. In 2019 the company sold 96.04% of their disposition via normal retail sales to end users. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 197,569 megawatt hours were procured on wholesale channels. Their revenue for 2019 from electricity activities was $18,397,700, with 97.34% coming from retail sales to end users.
The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $143.38, while the Detroit Lakes Electric average is 25.62% less at $106.64 per month. This is the 685th lowest average monthly bill amount for a provider in the US. Detroit Lakes Electric is the 1162nd largest electricity company out of 3530 electricity companies in the United States based on customer count. Electricity generation plants managed by the provider use non-renewable fuel types to generate 100.00% of their total electricity generation, or 50 megawatt hours. They rank 38th out of 163 providers in Minnesota. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates from other suppliers and then resell to their end users.
Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Detroit Lakes Electric and individuals who get their electricity from the company. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for private individuals. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra wattage back to their electricity supplier, making the installation of these alternative sources more financially friendly.
Detroit Lakes Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Detroit Lakes Electric residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
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Detroit Lakes Electric Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:1025 Roosevelt Avenue
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Vernell Roberts
Detroit Lakes Electric Contact
- Website:cityofdetroitlakes.com
- Customer Service Phone:(218) 847-5658
- Contact Page:cityofdetroitlakes.com
- Social Media:
Detroit Lakes Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:cityofdetroitlakes.com
- Outage Phone:(218) 847-7609
- States Served:
- Minnesota
- Counties Served:
- Becker County
- Major Cities Served:
Quick Facts About Detroit Lakes Electric
With production of 50 megawatt hours, Detroit Lakes Electric is ranked 777th for total generation of all providers in the country.
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Detroit Lakes Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8,275 | 20,278,364.23 | 52 | 100% |
Detroit Lakes Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker County | 34,995 | 5 | 14.24 | $164.79/mo |
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Detroit Lakes Electric FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Detroit Lakes Electric?
Detroit Lakes Electric's CEO is Vernell Roberts.
What is the average bundled bill for Detroit Lakes Electric customers each month?
Customers of Detroit Lakes Electric pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $106.64.
What percentage of Detroit Lakes Electric's electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources?
Detroit Lakes Electric generates 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.
What is the phone number for Detroit Lakes Electric?
You can reach Detroit Lakes Electric by phone via (218) 847-5658.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Detroit Lakes Electric customers?
Customers of Detroit Lakes Electric, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 11.76 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Detroit Lakes Electric's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel sources?
Electric production facilities owned by or associated with Detroit Lakes Electric produce 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.