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 15.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.45% lower than the average Minnesota rate of 15.90 cents and 6.90% below the national average of 16.15. 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 $110.42 per month. Customers of the company pay a 22.44% markdown compared to other residents of the country. They rank 230th out of the 3530 companies we track in the United States for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuel sources used. Mountain Lake Electric is the 110th largest provider out of 163 providers in the state based on total megawatt hours sold. The company's production facilities generate 45.28 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas. This amount makes them 398th highest provider in the United States out of 3530 companies for total natural gas production.

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 June 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.
1896th15.04¢Mountain Lake Electric's Average residential price per kWh
906th$110.42Average 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 produces 2.21% of their total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types. The total electricity generated from non-renewable sources is 51 megawatt hours, which is 560th most out of 3530 companies in the country.

Mountain Lake Electric generates 2,259 megawatt hours of electricity (or 97.79% of their total electricity generation) from wind turbines.

Mountain Lake Electric has the 601st largest total electricity production in the United States, producing 2,310 megawatt hours.

Mountain Lake Electric Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types

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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
Minnesota1,0043,302,361.71114100%

Mountain Lake Electric County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Cottonwood County11,484615.86$218.86/mo

Power Plants Owned by Mountain Lake Electric

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Cottonwood County MN Wind 2,310243,637.12105.47

Mountain Lake Electric Production Fuel Makeup

WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
97.79%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
1.96%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.25%

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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 $110.42, compared to the Minnesota average of $107.80 and the nationwide of $107.80 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 15.04 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 2.21% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.

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

Mountain Lake Electric produces 97.79% 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.

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