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 9,184 customers (85.59% residential properties, 14.25% commercial customers and 0.15% industrial properties) are supplied electricity by the company. On average, Willmar Municipal Utilities' patrons spend 12.20 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 21.53% lower than Minnesota's average price of 15.54 cents and 22.60% lower than the nationwide average of 15.76 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 $79.14 per month. Customers of the company pay a 41.52% markdown compared to other residents of the country. They rank 228th out of the 3526 companies we track in the United States for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuel sources used. Customers of the provider experience 0.42 power outages on average each year, with outages lasting about 24.5 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. Based on total customers, Willmar Municipal Utilities is the 35th largest company out of 162 suppliers in the state.
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 162 providers that operate in Minnesota and report energy loss and 854th best out of 3526 in the nation.
Willmar Municipal Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Willmar Municipal Utilities residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
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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 0.85% of their total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types. The total electricity generated from non-renewable sources is 28 megawatt hours, which is 596th most out of 3526 companies in the country.
Willmar Municipal Utilities generates 3,265 megawatt hours of electricity (or 99.15% of their total electricity generation) from wind turbines.
Willmar Municipal Utilities has the 571st largest total electricity production in the United States, producing 3,293 megawatt hours.
Energy Loss
Willmar Municipal Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
13,940MWh
854 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Willmar Municipal Utilities' Power Outages
24.5 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
0.42 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
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 | 9,184 | 24,814,005.22 | 36 | 100% |
Willmar Municipal Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kandiyohi County | 43,504 | 5 | 14.15 | $150.22/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 | 3,265 | |||||
Willmar Municipal East SubstationWillmar Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Willmar | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 14 | 24,743.72 | 1,767.41 | ||
Willmar Municipal SW SubstationWillmar Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Kandiyohi County | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 14 | 24,743.72 | 1,767.41 |
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 $79.14, compared to the Minnesota average of $106.75 and the nationwide of $106.75 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 12.20 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will Willmar Municipal Utilities power be restored?
Willmar Municipal Utilities' outages last, on average, approximately 24.495 minutes per outage.
What percentage of Willmar Municipal Utilities' electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuels?
Willmar Municipal Utilities produces 0.85% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
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 using renewable fuel types?
Willmar Municipal Utilities produces 99.15% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
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.
