Mountain Lake Electric: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

Mountain Lake Electric

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About Mountain Lake Electric

Mountain Lake Electric provides electricity in Mountain Lake in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. On average, Mountain Lake Electric's patrons pay a residential electricity rate of 14.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.24% lower than the average Minnesota rate of 15.86 cents and 8.31% below the national average of 16.22. In 2019 Mountain Lake Electric sold 87.32% of their megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales). The electricity sourced by the company is made up of multiple sources including megawatt hours they generate in their electricity facilities and other megawatt hours acquired via wholesale channels. These categories make up 9.20% and 91.17%, respectively, of all electricity sourced. In 2019, the provider earned $2,720,000 in total revenue solely through retail electricity sales.

The average residential electricity bill for a consumer of Mountain Lake Electric is $116.84 per month. Customers of the company pay a 18.51% markdown compared to other residents of the country. Electricity production from sustainable fuel sources by the company totals 2,259 megawatt hours. This ranks the company 53rd out of the 163 suppliers we track in the state. Electricity production plants managed by the provider use non-renewable fuel types to generate 2.21% of their total electricity production, or 51 megawatt hours. This total ranks them at 559th in the country out of 3530 companies. Mountain Lake Electric is the 2341st largest provider out of 3530 electricity companies in the US based on customer count.

Mountain Lake Electric Net Metering

Offering net metering to customers is a win-win situation for Mountain Lake Electric and any individuals who receive their electricity from the company. Installation of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often too expensive for people. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused megawatt hours back into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.

Mountain Lake Electric Rate & Electric Bills

Mountain Lake Electric residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.096/kWh$143.53/mo.$63.28/mo.
1856th14.87¢Mountain Lake Electric's Average residential price per kWh
962nd$116.84Average monthly electricity bill for Mountain Lake Electric's residential customers

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Mountain Lake Electric Overview

  • Company Type:Municipal
  • Headquarters:925 2nd Avenue
    Mountain Lake, Minnesota 56159
    United States of America
  • Director/Superintendent:Ron Melson

Mountain Lake Electric Contact

Mountain Lake Electric Service

  • Outage Phone:(507) 831-1957
  • States Served:
    • Minnesota
  • Counties Served:
    • Cottonwood County
  • Major Cities Served:

Quick Facts About Mountain Lake Electric

Mountain Lake Electric ranks 399th out of 3530 providers in the US for total electricity generation from natural gas.

As the 601st highest generator of electricity in the United States, Mountain Lake Electric generates 2,310 megawatt hours of electricity.

Mountain Lake Electric does not generate any of their own electricity and instead purchases directly from other suppliers at wholesale prices to be resold to their customers.

Mountain Lake Electric is ranked 115th in the US out of 3530 companies for the total percentage of electricity output from sustainable fuels.

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Mountain Lake Electric Coverage Map

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Mountain Lake Electric State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Minnesota1,0053,330,647.2114100%

Mountain Lake Electric County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Cottonwood County11,484615.97$220.60/mo

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Mountain Lake Electric FAQ:

What is the average bundled bill for Mountain Lake Electric customers each month?

Mountain Lake Electric currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $116.84, compared to the Minnesota average of $107.56 and the nationwide of $107.56 for bundled service.

Who is the CEO of Mountain Lake Electric?

The current CEO of Mountain Lake Electric is Ron Melson.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Mountain Lake Electric customers?

The average bundled price of electricity for customers of Mountain Lake Electric is 14.87 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

What is the phone number for Mountain Lake Electric?

Mountain Lake Electric's customer service phone number is (507) 427-2999

What percentage of Mountain Lake Electric's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel sources?

Mountain Lake Electric generates 2.21% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.

What percentage of Mountain Lake Electric's electricity is produced using renewable fuels?

Power plants owned by or associated with Mountain Lake Electric produce 97.79% of their electricity from renewable fuels.

King Manalo
Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-07-05