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Cass County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Cass County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

With a population of 29,917 residents, Cass County is the 1484th most populated county in the United States.

Cass County is ranked as the 1755th largest producer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the United States for electricity generation, producing 16,227 megawatt hours.

Renewable electricity sources account for 100.00%, or 16,227 megawatt hours, of Cass County's total energy production.

Hydroelectric power now accounts for 100.00% of the electricity generated in the county after a 9.20% in electricity generated using hydroelectric power.

Citizens in the county use roughly 2134.88% of the total amount of the electricity that the county generates.

At an average residential price of 14.71 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Cass County benefit from a 8.47% discount from the national average.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    346,426 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.58 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    16,227 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    16,227 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.54 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    116,104,075 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,880.87 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lake Shore

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Lake Shore Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024

13.95¢ per kWh

  • 0.29% lower than last month
  • 7.55% higher than March last year
  • 3.05% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 18.05% lower than the US average
  • 322nd in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 23 since March last year
  • 10,812th in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,384 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,997 since March last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.88¢ per kWh

  • 0.59% higher than last month
  • 2.45% higher than March last year
  • 4.57% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 16.4% lower than the US average
  • 308th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since March last year
  • 12,595th in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 436 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 146 since March last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024

$106.8 per month

  • 2.61% lower than last month
  • 4.16% lower than March last year
  • 1.61% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 11.23% lower than the US average
  • 585th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 118 since March last year
  • 11,335th in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,018 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 811 since March last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$107.6 per month

  • 0.36% lower than last month
  • 0.12% lower than March last year
  • 6.53% lower than the Minnesota average
  • 20.33% lower than the US average
  • 562nd in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 123 since March last year
  • 5,495th in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 129 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 326 since March last year

Lake Shore, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.88 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Lake Shore, resulting in the city ranking 308th out of 915 cities in Minnesota. Minnesota Power sells an estimated 17,543.78 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $107.6 per month, while the Minnesota average is $111.15.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Lake Shore averages 4,071.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 4,238,525.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 344th worst in Minnesota for total pollution. The electricity used in Lake Shore has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Shore

Lake Shore residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.101/kWh$132.47/mo.$75.60/mo.
308th13.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lake Shore
562nd$107.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lake Shore Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lake Shore, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Crow Wing PowerBUNDLED13.49113.27407,670.4955,011,309.71
Minnesota PowerBUNDLED14.6596.25990,223.04145,059,294

East Gull Lake, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.27 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of East Gull Lake, resulting in the city ranking 336th out of 915 cities in Minnesota. With a population of 961 residents, the city is the 361st largest city in Minnesota. Minnesota Power is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. East Gull Lake averages 4,071.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 3,912,798.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 353rd worst in Minnesota for total pollution. The electricity used in East Gull Lake has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in East Gull Lake

East Gull Lake residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.084/kWh$134.47/mo.$60.30/mo.
336th14.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of East Gull Lake
276th$101.62Average residential monthly electricity bill for East Gull Lake Residents

Electric Companies With Service in East Gull Lake, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Crow Wing PowerBUNDLED13.49113.27407,670.4955,011,309.71
Minnesota PowerBUNDLED14.6596.25990,223.04145,059,294

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Walker, MN Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.58 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Walker, resulting in the city ranking 371st out of 915 cities in Minnesota. With a population of 949 residents, the city is the 365th largest city in Minnesota. Minnesota Power is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Walker averages 4,071.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 3,863,939.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 357th worst in Minnesota for total pollution. The electricity used in Walker has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Walker

Walker 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$0.076/kWh$144.00/mo.$59.46/mo.
371st14.58¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Walker
531st$106Average residential monthly electricity bill for Walker Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Walker, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Beltrami Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.31166.96264,263.1537,826,674.12
Minnesota PowerBUNDLED14.6596.25990,223.04145,059,294

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Electricity Production in Cass County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Cass County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Cass County MN Conventional Hydroelectric 9,731
Cass County MN Conventional Hydroelectric 6,496

Cass County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Cass County averages 3,880.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 1979th worst in the United States out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. A total of 116,104,074.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county per year. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel in Cass County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Cass County is home to 2 power plants, which is 56th highest in the state.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
100.00%

Cass County, Minnesota Net Metering

There are 6 companies in Cass County providing electricity. Of those 6, 6 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Minnesota has highly favorable laws for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 5 electricity providers who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these providers is 4.29%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Cass County is ranked as the 1128th best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Cass County:

  • Backus, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Bena, Minnesota:
    • Lake Country Power: 100.00%
  • Boy River, Minnesota:
    • Lake Country Power: 100.00%
  • Cass Lake, Minnesota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Chickamaw Beach, Minnesota:
    • Crow Wing Power: 52.16%
    • Minnesota Power: 47.84%
  • East Gull Lake, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 68.48%
    • Crow Wing Power: 31.52%
  • Federal Dam, Minnesota:
    • Lake Country Power: 100.00%
  • Hackensack, Minnesota:
    • Crow Wing Power: 10.63%
    • Minnesota Power: 89.37%
  • Lake Shore, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 33.31%
    • Crow Wing Power: 66.69%
  • Longville, Minnesota:
    • Crow Wing Power: 94.36%
    • Lake Country Power: 5.64%
  • Motley, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Pillager, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Pine River, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Remer, Minnesota:
    • Lake Country Power: 100.00%
  • Walker, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 86.22%
    • Beltrami Electric Cooperative: 13.78%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Cass County, Minnesota?

Cass County, Minnesota has 6 electricity companies operating in the area.

How many power plants are located in Cass County, Minnesota?

There are 2 active electricity plants in Cass County, Minnesota

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Cass County, Minnesota?

The largest electricity supplier in Cass County, Minnesota by megawatt hours sold is Minnesota Power.

Which electricity companies offer service in Cass County, Minnesota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Crow Wing Power18,127
2Minnesota Power8,575
3Lake Country Power4,756
4Beltrami Electric Cooperative1,186
5Todd-Wadena Electric1,035
6Itasca Mantrap903

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-05-30