Minnesota Power
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About Minnesota Power
Minnesota Power has their head offices in Duluth, Minnesota and provides electricity in 102 cities throughout St. Louis County, Minnesota. Electricity companies must regularly report the total number of customers signed up for their services to government agencies. On the most recent reports the company disclosed 151,875 customers receiving their services. Exactly 419 of these customers are industrial properties, 25,441 are commercial customer accounts and 126,015 are residential accounts. On average, Minnesota Power's customers spend 15.57 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 2.11% below the average Minnesota price of 15.91 cents. They sold 4,307,131 megawatt hours in 2023 by way of wholesale channels to other suppliers. During the same timeframe, the supplier produced 6,403,860 megawatt hours and acquired 6,802,288 megawatt hours by way of the wholesale electricity market. In 2023, the provider made a total of $1,197,219,500 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 70.85% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users and 21.18% from sales to the wholesale market.
Patrons of the company pay an average residential electric bill of $101.56. This is 3.82% below the state average bill of $106.96. Generation by the supplier from natural gas totals 149,612.55 megawatt hours, which is roughly 2.60% of their total generation. Wind turbines owned or operated by the supplier generate 1,316,479 megawatt hours, or 22.90% of the total electricity generation by the provider. Electricity generation facilities owned by or associated with Minnesota Power generate a total of 5,747,682.62 megawatt hours, which is the 176th highest in the US out of 3530 companies.
Thankfully, Minnesota Power offers net metering options to their customers. Net metering makes solar panel purchases more economically feasible as it allows consumers to sell electricity back to their provider.
Losing electricity due to heat dissipation while transmitting electricity and other causes is part of operating in the electricity production business. Suppliers are required to report these losses to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Minnesota Power recently reported a yearly loss of about 3.67% of the electricity that they generate. Minnesota Power's energy loss numbers leave them with a ranking of 30th best out of the 163 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 721st best out of 3530 in the country.
Minnesota Power Rate & Electric Bills
Minnesota Power residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Minnesota Power Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:ALLETE
- Headquarters:30 West Superior Street
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
United States of America - CEO:Luann LaValley
Minnesota Power Contact
- Website:www.mnpower.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 228-4966
- Contact Page:www.mnpower.com
- Social Media:
Minnesota Power Service
- Rates & Plans:www.mnpower.com
- Outage Map:www.mnpower.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 307-6937
- States Served:
- Minnesota
- Counties Served:
- St. Louis County
- Stearns County
- Crow Wing County
- Itasca County
- Benton County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Minnesota Power
Minnesota Power generates 3,782,927.76 megawatt hours of electricity from the use of coal, ranking Minnesota Power 84th out of 3530 suppliers in the country.
Minnesota Power is 287th in the nation out of the 3530 for the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from sustainable fuel sources.
Roughly 7.69% of Minnesota Power's total electricity comes from the use of hydroelectric power.
Minnesota Power is the 167th largest generator of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types in the nation.
Minnesota Power is faced with an average of 1.16 electrical outages per customer a year. These outages last for an average of 103.6 minutes. Compare this to the nationwide averages of other companies at 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Energy Loss
Minnesota Power's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
488,398MWh
721 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Minnesota Power's Power Outages
103.6 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.16 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Minnesota Power Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Minnesota Power Coverage Map
Minnesota Power State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 151,875 | 870,692,917 | 3 | 100% |
Minnesota Power County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 41,087 | 3 | 16.92 | $136.28/mo |
| Carlton County | 36,145 | 4 | 16.98 | $132.61/mo |
| Cass County | 29,917 | 5 | 15.54 | $133.45/mo |
| Crow Wing County | 67,948 | 4 | 14.59 | $114.54/mo |
| Hubbard County | 21,219 | 3 | 15.06 | $161.46/mo |
| Itasca County | 44,969 | 6 | 18.58 | $134.27/mo |
| Lake County | 10,835 | 4 | 16.95 | $134.16/mo |
| Morrison County | 33,876 | 7 | 14.58 | $124.63/mo |
| Pine County | 28,997 | 3 | 16.85 | $137.31/mo |
| St. Louis County | 199,532 | 11 | 17.25 | $138.62/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Minnesota Power
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohasset | MN | Coal | 4,285,373.99 | 4,566,079,314.25 | 1,065.5 | |||
Bison 4 Wind Energy CenterMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Morton County | ND | Wind | 608,448 | ||||
ThomsonMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Carlton County | MN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 258,743 | ||||
Bison 3 Wind Energy CenterMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Morton County | ND | Wind | 242,113 | ||||
Bison 2 Wind Energy CenterMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Morton County | ND | Wind | 236,839 | ||||
Bison I Wind Energy CenterMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Morton County | ND | Wind | 181,718 | ||||
Syl LaskinMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Hoyt Lakes | MN | Natural Gas | 110,290 | 77,991,885.86 | 707.15 | ||
BlanchardMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Morrison County | MN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 60,690 | ||||
M L HibbardMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Duluth | MN | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 60,652 | 37,312,665.45 | 615.19 | ||
Fond Du LacMinnesota Power (100.00%) | Duluth | MN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 48,130 |
Minnesota Power Production Fuel Makeup
Cities Minnesota Power 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
- 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
- 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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Minnesota Power FAQ:
When will Minnesota Power power be restored?
Average outage times for Minnesota Power are roughly 103.6 minutes per outage.
Who is the CEO of Minnesota Power?
Minnesota Power's CEO is Luann LaValley.
Does Minnesota Power have a parent company?
Minnesota Power is owned by ALLETE.
What is the average bundled bill for Minnesota Power customers each month?
Consumers of Minnesota Power pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $101.56.
What percentage of Minnesota Power's electricity is produced from renewable fuel types?
Minnesota Power produces 31.58% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
What cities does Minnesota Power supply electricity in?
Minnesota Power supplies to 102 cities.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Minnesota Power?
Minnesota Power is associated with or owns 19 power plants.
How many counties does Minnesota Power have customers in in?
There are 13 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Minnesota Power including Minnesota.
What is the phone number for Minnesota Power?
Minnesota Power's customer service phone number is (800) 228-4966
What percentage of Minnesota Power's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel types?
Power production plants owned by or associated with Minnesota Power generate 68.42% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Minnesota Power customers?
Minnesota Power's current average bundled electricity rate is 15.57 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 15.91 cents and the average US rate of 16.13 cents.
