Moorhead Utilities: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

Moorhead Utilities

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About Moorhead Utilities

Moorhead Utilities provides electricity in Moorhead, Minnesota. At the moment, 20,407 consumers receive their electricity from the supplier. These customers are a mix of 372 industrial properties, 1,909 commercial accounts and 18,126 residential locations. The average residential electricity price for Moorhead Utilities is roughly 10.69 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 29.16% lower than the state's average price of 15.09 cents. In 2022 the company sold 95.42% of their total megawatt hours disposed via normal retail sales to end users. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 763 of them were generated by electricity generation facilities owned by Moorhead Utilities and 454,557 megawatt hours were acquired by way of wholesale channels. In 2022, the company made 87.96% of their revenue from retail electricity sales.

The Minnesota average monthly residential electric bill is $107.55, while the Moorhead Utilities average is 11.16% less at $92.75 per month. This is the 73rd lowest average monthly bill amount for a supplier in the state. Based on customer count, Moorhead Utilities is the 674th largest supplier out of 3517 electricity companies in the country. Electricity production from sustainable fuel types by the supplier totals 387 megawatt hours. This ranks the supplier 63rd out of the 166 providers we track in the state. Moorhead Utilities produces 145 megawatt hours from their production facilities, ranking them as the 79th largest producer of electricity in the state out of 166 providers.

Moorhead Utilities Net Metering

Consumers of Moorhead Utilities are able to take advantage of net metering offerings, which is a positive for both parties. This is a positive for any customer potentially installing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their extra electricity back into the grid.

Energy Loss

All suppliers who transmit electricity have some amount of energy loss via heat dissipation or alternative causes. Moorhead Utilities is no different, as they have an annual loss of about 4.46% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. This percentage of electricity lost results in them being given a rank of 743rd best out of 3517 providers who report energy loss in the US and 32nd best out of 166 in the state.

Moorhead Utilities Rate & Electric Bills

Moorhead Utilities residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.108/kWh$0.106/kWh$94.69/mo.$90.46/mo.
512th10.69¢Moorhead Utilities' Average residential price per kWh
602nd$92.75Average monthly electricity bill for Moorhead Utilities' residential customers

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Moorhead Utilities Overview

  • Company Type:Municipal
  • Headquarters:700 15th Avenue North
    Moorhead, Minnesota 56560
    United States of America
  • Director/Superintendent:Steve Iverson

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Quick Facts About Moorhead Utilities

Moorhead Utilities produces 387 megawatt hours of electricity from wind energy, which is the 30th largest total in Minnesota out of 166 companies that we track.

Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
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Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
Claim Award
Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
Claim Award

Energy Loss

Moorhead Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.

-4.46%

Total Energy Loss

20,315MWh

743 National Rank

Moorhead Utilities Energy Makeup

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Moorhead Utilities State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Minnesota20,40741,034,70025100%

Moorhead Utilities County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Clay County65,929712.58$189.55/mo

Power Plants Owned by Moorhead Utilities

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Moorhead Wind TurbineMoorhead Utilities (100.00%)
Moorhead MN Wind 387
Centennial Generating StationMoorhead Utilities (100.00%)
Moorhead MN Distillate Fuel Oil -24255,414.08228.98

Moorhead Utilities Fuel Makeup

WIND
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100.00%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
-166.90%

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Moorhead Utilities FAQ:

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Moorhead Utilities?

There are 2 power plants owned by or associated with Moorhead Utilities.

How much is the average bundled bill for Moorhead Utilities customers each month?

Customers of Moorhead Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $92.75.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Moorhead Utilities customers?

The average bundled rate of electricity for consumers of Moorhead Utilities is 10.69 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

What is the phone number for Moorhead Utilities?

You can reach Moorhead Utilities by phone via (218) 299-5166.

What percentage of Moorhead Utilities' electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuel sources?

Moorhead Utilities generates 166.90% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.

What percentage of Moorhead Utilities' electricity is produced from renewable fuels?

Moorhead Utilities generates 100.00% of their electricity using renewable fuels.

Who is the CEO of Moorhead Utilities?

Steve Iverson is the CEO of Moorhead Utilities.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-08-01