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Pine County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Pine County has emissions of 4,047.32 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 1892nd highest polluting county in the United States by per capita emissions.

Pine County generates 0.13 megawatt hours per capita per year from solar energy, giving the county a rank of 702nd in the US out of 3230 counties for this category.

As the 28th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita, Pine County produces 0.03 megawatt hours per person per year.

Pine County ranks 27th in Minnesota out of 87 counties for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, with 749 of the county's 4,381 megawatt hours coming from those fuel types.

The county is ranked as the 63rd largest producer of electricity in the state out of 87 counties for electricity generation, generating 4,381 megawatt hours.

Residents in Pine County use roughly 7664.31% of the total amount of the electricity that the county produces.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    335,773 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.58 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    4,381 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,632 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    749 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.15 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    117,360,097 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,047.32 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Pine City

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Pine City Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024

16.47¢ per kWh

  • 4.6% higher than last month
  • 12.92% higher than March last year
  • 14.5% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 3.22% lower than the US average
  • 655th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 133 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 98 since March last year
  • 21,146th in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,291 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,657 since March last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.28¢ per kWh

  • 0.97% higher than last month
  • 2.43% higher than March last year
  • 11.96% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 1.92% lower than the US average
  • 624th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 246 since March last year
  • 21,165th in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 293 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 243 since March last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024

$135.97 per month

  • 8.16% lower than last month
  • 0.86% higher than March last year
  • 25.26% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 13.01% higher than the US average
  • 773rd in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 51 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 30 since March last year
  • 23,723rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,007 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,246 since March last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$136.32 per month

  • 0.07% higher than last month
  • 0.47% higher than March last year
  • 18.42% higher than the Minnesota average
  • 0.93% higher than the US average
  • 747th in the state out of 910 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since March last year
  • 16,302nd in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 762 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,107 since March last year

Pine City, MN Electricity Overview

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Pine City's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 16.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.74% higher than Minnesota's average rate of 14.83 cents and 1.28% more than the US average of 16.07 cents. East Central Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emissions in Pine City average 4,071.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 296th worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 12,792,938.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 205th largest emissions amount in Minnesota. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pine City

Pine City residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.120/kWh$176.56/mo.$107.27/mo.
624th16.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Pine City
747th$136.32Average residential monthly electricity bill for Pine City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Pine City, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
East Central EnergyBUNDLED16.24136.34549,955.6289,287,453

Sandstone, MN Electricity Overview

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Sandstone's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 14.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.43% lower than Minnesota's average rate of 14.83 cents and 9.02% less than the US average of 16.07 cents. Selling an estimated 19,136.41 megawatt hours each year, Minnesota Power is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.93, while the Sandstone average is 30.21% less at $96.26 per month.

Emissions in Sandstone average 4,071.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 74th worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 10,773,429.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 218th largest emissions amount in Minnesota. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sandstone

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.070/kWh$136.25/mo.$46.58/mo.
435th14.62¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sandstone
210th$96.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sandstone Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sandstone, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Minnesota PowerBUNDLED14.6596.25990,223.04145,059,294

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Rock Creek, MN Electricity Overview

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Rock Creek's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 16.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.74% higher than Minnesota's average rate of 14.83 cents and 1.28% more than the US average of 16.07 cents. East Central Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emissions in Rock Creek average 4,071.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 74th worst polluting city out of 915 cities in Minnesota based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 7,100,854.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 267th largest emissions amount in Minnesota. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rock Creek

Rock Creek residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.120/kWh$176.56/mo.$107.27/mo.
624th16.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rock Creek
747th$136.32Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rock Creek Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rock Creek, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
East Central EnergyBUNDLED16.24136.34549,955.6289,287,453

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Electricity Production in Pine County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Pine County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Grand Casino Hinckley SolarDG Central 1, LLC (100.00%)
Hinckley MN Solar 3,632
Pine County MN Distillate Fuel Oil 749836,619.321,116.98

Pine County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Pine County average 4,047.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 1892nd worst polluting county in the country based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution of the county from electricity consumption is 117,360,097.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 1617th highest amount in the nation. Solar is the primary fuel type in Pine County, with 82.90% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Pine County has 2 power generation plants within its borders. This is the 1114th highest number of power plants in a county.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
82.90%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
17.10%

Pine County, Minnesota Net Metering

Pine County has 3 out of 3 electricity suppliers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Residents of Minnesota have great net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Pine County has 3 providers who report energy loss from their electricity grid. The average energy loss amount for these suppliers is 4.39%. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Pine County a rank of 57th best in Minnesota out of 87 counties.

Power Companies in Pine County, Minnesota

Providers In Each City in Pine County:

  • Askov, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Bruno, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 84.46%
    • East Central Energy: 15.54%
  • Denham, Minnesota:
    • East Central Energy: 37.78%
    • Minnesota Power: 62.22%
  • Finlayson, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 22.25%
    • East Central Energy: 77.75%
  • Grasston, Minnesota:
    • East Central Energy: 100.00%
  • Henriette, Minnesota:
    • East Central Energy: 100.00%
  • Hinckley, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 80.74%
    • East Central Energy: 19.26%
  • Kerrick, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 91.95%
    • East Central Energy: 8.05%
  • Pine City, Minnesota:
    • East Central Energy: 100.00%
  • Rock Creek, Minnesota:
    • Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative: 3.95%
    • East Central Energy: 96.05%
  • Rutledge, Minnesota:
    • East Central Energy: 50.15%
    • Minnesota Power: 49.85%
  • Sandstone, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota:
    • Lake Country Power: 12.11%
    • Minnesota Power: 81.46%
    • East Central Energy: 6.44%
  • Willow River, Minnesota:
    • East Central Energy: 12.62%
    • Minnesota Power: 87.38%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are in Pine County, Minnesota?

There are 2 power plants located in Pine County, Minnesota

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

There are 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Pine County, Minnesota.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Pine County, Minnesota?

By total megawatt hours sold, Minnesota Power is the largest electricity provider in Pine County, Minnesota.

Which electricity companies offer service in Pine County, Minnesota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1East Central Energy20,658
2Minnesota Power8,979
3Lake Country Power431

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2023-12-06