Otter Tail Power Company
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About Otter Tail Power Company
Otter Tail Power Company is an investor owned company located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota and providing power to customers in 3 states in the United States including in major cities like Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, and West Fargo. Otter Tail Power Company has an average residential electricity rate of 11.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.35% less than the nationwide average rate of 14.11 cents. This ranks the provider 1179th out of 2923 suppliers in the US for lowest average electricity rate. Approximately 4,776,688 megawatt hours were sold by the supplier to retail customers in 2020 and 242,376 megawatt hours were sold to other suppliers via whole channels. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 2,514,831 of them were generated by electricity plants owned by the supplier and 2,875,162 megawatt hours were obtained by way of the wholesale market. In 2020, the company made a total of $441,546,900 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $386,364,400 coming from retail sales to end users and $4,857,300 from wholesale electricity sales.
The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer of Otter Tail Power Company is $115.04, while the nationwide average is $125.95. Customers of the company pay 8.66% less compared to other citizens of the country. Wind turbines operated by the provider generate 1,007,320 megawatt hours, which is 30.91% of the electricity generation by the supplier. They rank 295th out of the 3509 companies we track in the country for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuel sources used. The company is able to generate 5,125 megawatt hours from hydroelectric power facilities, which makes them the 171st largest producer of hydroelectric power out of 3509 companies in the country.
Net metering is available to customers of Otter Tail Power Company. Net metering makes solar panel installation more economically feasible as it allows citizens to sell electricity into the grid.
Otter Tail Power Company reported a yearly loss of around 1.96% of the electricity that they produce. Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of operating in the electricity production business and suppliers are required to report these losses. This percentage of loss gives them a ranking of 187th best out of 3509 suppliers who report energy loss in the country.
Otter Tail Power Company Rate & Electric Bills
Otter Tail Power Company residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
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Otter Tail Power Company Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Headquarters:215 South Cascade Street
Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537
United States of America - CEO:Timothy J. Rogelstad
Otter Tail Power Company Contact
- Website:www.otpco.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 257-4044
- Contact Page:www.otpco.com
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Otter Tail Power Company Service
- Rates & Plans:www.otpco.com
- Outage Map:www.otpco.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 257-4044
- States Served:
- Minnesota
- South Dakota
- North Dakota
- Counties Served:
- Cass County
- Burleigh County
- Grand Forks County
- Ward County
- Otter Tail County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Quick Facts About Otter Tail Power Company
Generating 3,258,730.89 megawatt hours annually, Otter Tail Power Company is the 195th highest total generator of all suppliers in the nation.
Otter Tail Power Company produces 1,896,705.83 megawatt hours of electricity from the burning of coal, ranking Otter Tail Power Company 124th in the United States out of 3509 electricity companies.
Otter Tail Power Company is the 150th largest provider out of 3509 providers in the nation based on megawatt hours sold.
Otter Tail Power Company produces 2,246,285.89 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types, which is 186th out of 3509 suppliers in the country.
Otter Tail Power Company ranks 192nd out of 3509 companies in the nation for total electricity generation from natural gas, with generation totaling 341,993.83 total megawatt hours a year.



Energy Loss
Otter Tail Power Company's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
100,412MWh
187 National Rank
Otter Tail Power Company Energy Makeup
Otter Tail Power Company Coverage Map

Otter Tail Power Company State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
---|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota | 62,920 | 234,874,402 | 6 | 46.1% |
North Dakota | 59,263 | 171,377,175 | 6 | 44.7% |
South Dakota | 11,857 | 43,552,687 | 7 | 9.19% |
Otter Tail Power Company County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
---|---|---|---|---|
Barnes County | 10,853 | 4 | 11.16 | $124.82/mo |
Beltrami County | 46,228 | 5 | 14.02 | $170.35/mo |
Benson County | 5,964 | 4 | 10.50 | $154.76/mo |
Big Stone County | 5,166 | 4 | 12.01 | $189.75/mo |
Bottineau County | 6,379 | 5 | 10.20 | $127.58/mo |
Brookings County | 34,375 | 6 | 11.92 | $165.16/mo |
Burleigh County | 98,458 | 4 | 10.49 | $104.06/mo |
Cass County | 184,525 | 4 | 11.50 | $116.15/mo |
Cavalier County | 3,704 | 2 | 10.47 | $119.17/mo |
Chippewa County | 12,598 | 6 | 11.77 | $202.36/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Otter Tail Power Company
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Mercer County | ND | Coal | 2,112,203 | 2,406,578,375.97 | 1,139.37 | |||
Big StoneOtter Tail Power Company (53.90%)NorthWestern Energy (23.40%)Montana-Dakota Utilities Co (22.70%) | Grant County | SD | Coal | 1,787,572.99 | 1,786,430,706.22 | 999.36 | ||
Merricourt Wind Energy CenterOtter Tail Power Company (100.00%) | Dickey County | ND | Wind | 548,979 | ||||
Astoria StationOtter Tail Power Company (100.00%) | Deuel County | SD | Natural Gas | 231,647 | 128,130,932.86 | 553.13 | ||
Luverne Wind Energy CenterOtter Tail Power Company (100.00%) | Steele County | ND | Wind | 174,859 | ||||
Langdon Wind Energy CenterOtter Tail Power Company (100.00%) | Cavalier County | ND | Wind | 144,103 | ||||
Ashtabula Wind Energy CenterOtter Tail Power Company (100.00%) | Barnes County | ND | Wind | 139,379 | ||||
Solway CTOtter Tail Power Company (100.00%) | Beltrami County | MN | Natural Gas | 110,461 | 60,705,843.96 | 549.57 | ||
JamestownOtter Tail Power Company (100.00%) | Jamestown | ND | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,608 | 2,443,850 | 1,519.81 | ||
Lake PrestonOtter Tail Power Company (100.00%) | Lake Preston | SD | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,282 | 1,884,227.02 | 1,469.76 |
Otter Tail Power Company Fuel Makeup
Cities Otter Tail Power Company Has Coverage
- Abercrombie, ND
- Adams, ND
- Albee, SD
- Alberta, MN
- Alexandria, MN
- Alice, ND
- Alsen, ND
- Amenia, ND
- Anamoose, ND
- Aneta, ND
- Antler, ND
- Appleton, MN
- Ardoch, ND
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- Benedict, ND
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- Berthold, ND
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- Castlewood, SD
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- Christine, ND
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- Cleveland, ND
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- Cogswell, ND
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- Erwin, SD
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- Fertile, MN
- Fessenden, ND
- Fingal, ND
- Finley, ND
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- Forbes, SD
- Fordville, ND
- Forest River, ND
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- Fredonia, ND
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- Gilby, ND
- Glenburn, ND
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- Goodrich, ND
- Grace City, ND
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- Grafton, ND
- Grand Forks, ND
- Grandin, ND
- Grano, ND
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- Gwinner, ND
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- Hamberg, ND
- Hamilton, ND
- Hampden, ND
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- Hankinson, ND
- Hannaford, ND
- Hannah, ND
- Hansboro, ND
- Harvey, ND
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- Hatton, ND
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- Hayti, SD
- Hendricks, MN
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- Hetland, SD
- Hillsboro, ND
- Hitterdal, MN
- Hoffman, MN
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- Holt, MN
- Hoople, ND
- Hope, ND
- Horace, ND
- Humboldt, MN
- Hunter, ND
- Hurdsfield, ND
- Inkster, ND
- Ivanhoe, MN
- Jamestown, ND
- Johnson, MN
- Jud, ND
- Karlsruhe, ND
- Karlstad, MN
- Kathryn, ND
- Kenmare, ND
- Kennedy, MN
- Kensal, ND
- Kensington, MN
- Kent, MN
- Kerkhoven, MN
- Kief, ND
- Kindred, ND
- Knox, ND
- Kramer, ND
- Kulm, ND
- La Bolt, SD
- LaMoure, ND
- Lake Benton, MN
- Lake Bronson, MN
- Lake City, SD
- Lake Norden, SD
- Lake Preston, SD
- Lakota, ND
- Lancaster, MN
- Landa, ND
- Langdon, ND
- Lankin, ND
- Lansford, ND
- Larimore, ND
- Lawton, ND
- Leal, ND
- Leeds, ND
- Lehr, ND
- Leonard, ND
- Lidgerwood, ND
- Lincoln, ND
- Lisbon, ND
- Litchville, ND
- Loma, ND
- Loraine, ND
- Louisburg, MN
- Ludden, ND
- Luverne, ND
- Maddock, ND
- Mahnomen, MN
- Makoti, ND
- Mantador, ND
- Manvel, ND
- Mapleton, ND
- Marietta, MN
- Marion, ND
- Martin, ND
- Marvin, SD
- Max, ND
- Maxbass, ND
- Mayville, ND
- McClusky, ND
- McHenry, ND
- McIntosh, MN
- McVille, ND
- Medina, ND
- Mentor, MN
- Mercer, ND
- Michigan City, ND
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- Milan, MN
- Milbank, SD
- Millerville, MN
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- Milton, ND
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- Minnewaukan, ND
- Minot, ND
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- Wimbledon, ND
- Wing, ND
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- Wolford, ND
- Woodworth, ND
- Wyndmere, ND
- York, ND
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Otter Tail Power Company FAQ:
How many states does Otter Tail Power Company offer service in?
Otter Tail Power Company supplies electricity in 3 states in the country including Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
What percentage of Otter Tail Power Company's electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources?
Electric plants owned by or associated with Otter Tail Power Company generate 31.07% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
How much is the average bundled bill for Otter Tail Power Company customers each month?
Otter Tail Power Company currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $115.04, compared to the national of $125.95 for bundled service.
Who is the CEO of Otter Tail Power Company?
Otter Tail Power Company's CEO is Timothy J. Rogelstad.
What is the phone number for Otter Tail Power Company?
You can reach Otter Tail Power Company by phone via (800) 257-4044.
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Otter Tail Power Company customers?
Consumers of Otter Tail Power Company, on average, have an electricity BUNDLED rate 11.52 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Otter Tail Power Company?
There are 10 power plants owned by or associated with Otter Tail Power Company.
How many counties does Otter Tail Power Company sell electricity to?
Otter Tail Power Company supplies electricity to customers in 62 counties.
What cities does Otter Tail Power Company offer service to?
Otter Tail Power Company has customers in 464 cities.
What percentage of Otter Tail Power Company's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel types?
Electric production facilities owned by or associated with Otter Tail Power Company generate 68.93% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.