Willmar Municipal Utilities
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About Willmar Municipal Utilities
Willmar Municipal Utilities provides electricity in Willmar in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. A total of 9,980 customers (84.93% residential properties, 14.90% commercial customers and 0.17% industrial properties) are supplied electricity by the company. On average, Willmar Municipal Utilities' patrons spend 11.52 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 23.63% lower than Minnesota's average price of 15.09 cents and 26.29% lower than the nationwide average of 15.64 cents. They had total sales and disposition of 284,169 megawatt hours in 2022, of which 267,413 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. In 2022, they made a total of $31,518,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $27,113,000 from retail sales to end users.
The average residential electricity bill for a consumer of Willmar Municipal Utilities is $79.45 per month. Customers of the company pay a 40.13% markdown compared to other residents of the country. They rank 229th out of the 3517 companies we track in the United States for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuel sources used. Willmar Municipal Utilities is the 36th largest provider out of 166 providers in the state based on total megawatt hours sold. Willmar Municipal Utilities ranks as the 521st highest total electricity producer in the nation out of 3517 suppliers.
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 4.91% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. Willmar Municipal Utilities' energy loss levels place them at of 37th best out of the 166 providers that operate in Minnesota and report energy loss and 854th best out of 3517 in the nation.
Willmar Municipal Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Willmar Municipal Utilities residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
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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:
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Quick Facts About Willmar Municipal Utilities
Willmar Municipal Utilities generates 7,445 megawatt hours of electricity (or 99.23% of their total electricity production) from wind turbines.
Willmar Municipal Utilities generates 0.77% of their total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels. The total electricity produced from non-renewable sources is 58 megawatt hours, which is 560th highest in the nation out of 3517 providers.
Energy Loss
Willmar Municipal Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
13,940MWh
854 National Rank
Willmar Municipal Utilities Energy Makeup
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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 | 9,980 | 27,113,000 | 36 | 100% |
Willmar Municipal Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kandiyohi County | 43,504 | 5 | 13.44 | $150.88/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Willmar Municipal Utilities
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willmar | MN | Wind | 7,445 | |||||
Willmar Municipal SW SubstationWillmar Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Kandiyohi County | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 29 | 31,188.94 | 1,075.48 | ||
Willmar Municipal East SubstationWillmar Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Willmar | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 29 | 32,077.94 | 1,106.14 |
Willmar Municipal Utilities Fuel Makeup
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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 $79.45, compared to the Minnesota average of $107.55 and the nationwide of $107.55 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?
The average bundled price of electricity for customers of Willmar Municipal Utilities is 11.52 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
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 produced from nonrenewable fuel types?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Willmar Municipal Utilities produce 0.77% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
What percentage of Willmar Municipal Utilities' electricity is produced using renewable fuels?
Willmar Municipal Utilities produces 99.23% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Willmar Municipal Utilities?
There are 3 power plants owned by or associated with Willmar Municipal Utilities.
