Mountain Lake Electric
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About Mountain Lake Electric
Mountain Lake Electric provides electricity in Mountain Lake in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. A total of 1,062 customers (82.30% residential properties, 15.82% commercial customers and 1.88% industrial properties) are supplied electricity by the company. On average, Mountain Lake Electric's patrons spend 12.87 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 14.70% lower than Minnesota's average price of 15.09 cents and 17.67% lower than the nationwide average of 15.64 cents. They had total sales and disposition of 30,658 megawatt hours in 2019, of which 26,770 megawatt hours were via sales to end users. The electricity they sourced consisted of megawatt hours produced by the company in electricity plants they own and supplementary megawatt hours purchased on the wholesale electricity market. The provider made $2,720,000 in total revenue for 2019 through retail electricity sales alone.
The average residential electricity bill for a consumer of Mountain Lake Electric is $98.6 per month. Customers of the company pay a 25.69% markdown compared to other residents of the country. They rank 231st out of the 3517 companies we track in the United States for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuel sources used. Mountain Lake Electric is the 108th largest provider out of 166 providers in the state based on total megawatt hours sold. The company's production facilities generate 21.72 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas. This amount makes them 417th highest provider in the United States out of 3517 companies for total natural gas production.
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 January and the highest average bill is in February.
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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
- Website:www.mountainlakemn.com
- Customer Service Phone:(507) 427-2999
- Contact Page:www.mountainlakemn.com
- Social Media:
Mountain Lake Electric Service
- Outage Phone:(507) 831-1957
- States Served:
- Minnesota
- Counties Served:
- Cottonwood County
- Major Cities Served:
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Quick Facts About Mountain Lake Electric
Mountain Lake Electric produces 0.81% of their total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types. The total electricity generated from non-renewable sources is 25 megawatt hours, which is 603rd most out of 3517 companies in the country.
Mountain Lake Electric generates 3,058 megawatt hours of electricity (or 99.19% of their total electricity generation) from wind turbines.
Mountain Lake Electric has the 588th largest total electricity production in the United States, producing 3,083 megawatt hours.
Mountain Lake Electric Energy Makeup
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Mountain Lake Electric Coverage Map
Mountain Lake Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,062 | 3,047,400 | 114 | 100% |
Mountain Lake Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood County | 11,484 | 6 | 13.07 | $186.90/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Mountain Lake Electric
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mountain LakeMountain Lake Electric (100.00%) | Cottonwood County | MN | Wind | 3,083 | 123,412.33 | 40.03 |
Mountain Lake Electric Fuel Makeup
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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 $98.60, compared to the Minnesota average of $107.55 and the nationwide of $107.55 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 12.87 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Mountain Lake Electric?
You can reach Mountain Lake Electric by phone via (507) 427-2999.
What percentage of Mountain Lake Electric's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel types?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Mountain Lake Electric produce 0.81% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
What percentage of Mountain Lake Electric's electricity is produced using renewable fuels?
Mountain Lake Electric produces 99.19% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Mountain Lake Electric?
There is one power plant owned by or associated with Mountain Lake Electric.
