Willmar Municipal Utilities
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About Willmar Municipal Utilities
Willmar Municipal Utilities provides electricity in Willmar in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. On average, Willmar Municipal Utilities' patrons pay a residential electricity rate of 12.61 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.47% lower than the average Minnesota rate of 15.86 cents and 22.23% below the national average of 16.22. In 2023 Willmar Municipal Utilities sold 95.66% 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 1.31% and 98.69%, respectively, of all electricity sourced. Their revenue in 2023 from electricity activities was $32,354,000, with 84.67% coming from retail sales to end users.
The average residential electricity bill for a consumer of Willmar Municipal Utilities is $84.03 per month. Customers of the company pay a 41.39% markdown compared to other residents of the country. Electricity production from sustainable fuel sources by the company totals 3,265 megawatt hours. This ranks the company 50th out of the 163 suppliers we track in the state. Willmar Municipal Utilities ranks as the 569th highest electricity producer out of 3530 providers in the United States. Consumers of the supplier have 0.76 electrical outages on average per year, with outages lasting about 39.98 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
Offering net metering to customers is a win-win situation for Willmar Municipal Utilities 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.
Energy loss is a fact of life when working with electricity transmission. Willmar Municipal Utilities currently averages a loss of roughly 3.74% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. Willmar Municipal Utilities' energy loss levels place them at of 32nd best out of the 163 providers that operate in Minnesota and report energy loss and 736th best out of 3530 in the nation.
Willmar Municipal Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Willmar Municipal Utilities residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Willmar Municipal Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:700 Litchfield Avenue South West
Willmar, Minnesota 56201
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:John Harren
Willmar Municipal Utilities Contact
- Website:wmu.willmar.mn.us
- Customer Service Phone:(320) 235-4422
- Contact Page:wmu.willmar.mn.us
Willmar Municipal Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:wmu.willmar.mn.us
- Outage Phone:(320) 235-4422
- States Served:
- Minnesota
- Counties Served:
- Kandiyohi County
- Major Cities Served:
Quick Facts About Willmar Municipal Utilities
Willmar Municipal Utilities produces 28 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types, which is 605th in the country out of 3530 providers.
Willmar Municipal Utilities does not generate any of their own electricity and instead purchases directly from other companies at wholesale prices to be resold to their consumers.
Willmar Municipal Utilities is the 34th largest provider out of 163 suppliers in the state based on total megawatt hours sold.
Willmar Municipal Utilities is ranked 110th in the US out of 3530 companies for the total percentage of electricity output from sustainable fuels.
Energy Loss
Willmar Municipal Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
10,459MWh
736 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Willmar Municipal Utilities' Power Outages
39.98 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.76 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
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Willmar Municipal Utilities Coverage Map
Willmar Municipal Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10,458 | 29,876,567.75 | 36 | 100% |
Willmar Municipal Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kandiyohi County | 43,504 | 5 | 15.29 | $166.61/mo |
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Willmar Municipal Utilities FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Willmar Municipal Utilities customers each month?
Willmar Municipal Utilities currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $84.03, compared to the Minnesota average of $107.56 and the nationwide of $107.56 for bundled service.
Who is the CEO of Willmar Municipal Utilities?
The current CEO of Willmar Municipal Utilities is John Harren.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Willmar Municipal Utilities customers?
Customers of Willmar Municipal Utilities, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 12.61 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will Willmar Municipal Utilities power be restored?
Willmar Municipal Utilities' outages last, on average, approximately 39.981 minutes per outage.
What percentage of Willmar Municipal Utilities' electricity is produced from renewable fuel types?
Power production plants owned by or associated with Willmar Municipal Utilities produce 99.15% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.
What is the phone number for Willmar Municipal Utilities?
You can reach Willmar Municipal Utilities by phone via (320) 235-4422.
What percentage of Willmar Municipal Utilities' electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuels?
Willmar Municipal Utilities generates 0.85% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
