Rice County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Rice County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
As the 7th highest producer of solar powered electricity in the state, Rice County produces a total of 78,711 megawatt hours from solar.
Rice County is the 817th largest county in the US.
Renewable electricity sources account for 11.81%, or 86,276 megawatt hours, of Rice County's total energy production.
The US average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.07 cents, while residents of Rice County benefit from an average rate that is 2.78% less at 15.63 cents per kilowatt hour.
Roughly 88.19% of Rice County's electricity is produced using non-renewable sources, making it the 504th highest ranked county in the county out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel types.
Rice County is the 6th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 9.51 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
783,857 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.58 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
730,338 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
86,276 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
644,062 MWh
Production per Capita
10.79 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
274,169,438 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,050.19 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Faribault
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Faribault Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
16.61¢ per kWh
- 2.3% higher than last month
- 8.11% higher than March last year
- 15.47% higher than the Minnesota average
- 2.4% lower than the US average
- 678th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since March last year
- 21,548th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 590 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,149 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.49¢ per kWh
- 0.63% higher than last month
- 5.89% higher than March last year
- 13.44% higher than the Minnesota average
- 0.62% lower than the US average
- 652nd in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 39 since March last year
- 22,092nd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 60 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,016 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$95.14 per month
- 1.04% higher than last month
- 4.82% lower than March last year
- 12.36% lower than the Minnesota average
- 20.93% lower than the US average
- 343rd in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since March last year
- 6,238th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,028 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 530 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$108.24 per month
- 0.37% lower than last month
- 3.64% higher than March last year
- 5.97% lower than the Minnesota average
- 19.86% lower than the US average
- 568th in the state out of 910 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 164 since March last year
- 5,586th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 17 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,526 since March last year
Faribault, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Faribault's residential electricity rate is 16.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.20% higher than the average Minnesota price of 14.83 cents and 2.63% higher than the US average of 16.07. There is 128.75% more electricity generated than used in Faribault, leading to potential exportation of the surplus. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $108.24 per month, while the state average is $111.15.
Faribault's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Approximately 111,542,162.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption per year. The city also ranks 14th worst in the state in emissions per resident, averaging 4,588.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Faribault has the 48th highest number of electricity plants of any city in Minnesota, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Faribault
Faribault residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Faribault, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.69 | 102.16 | 8,938,258.59 | 1,492,082,095 | |
Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 15.30 | 144.51 | 111,015.82 | 16,980,432.03 |
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Northfield, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Northfield's residential electricity rate is 16.69 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.53% higher than the average Minnesota price of 14.83 cents and 3.86% higher than the US average of 16.07. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers. The city is home to wind turbines that produce 16.81% of the total electricity generated within the city limits. This is the 9th highest percentage for a city out of the 915 cities in Minnesota.
Northfield's top fuel source used for electricity production is Solar. They produce 82.71% of the total generation in the city from this fuel. When combined with Wind (16.81%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.48%), the three fuel types account for 100.00% of the generation. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 73,196,829.39 kilograms, which is 65th highest amount in the state out of 915 cities. This total also equates to a ranking of 865th worst in the state for emissions per person. Northfield has 7 power plants, which is the 2nd highest out of any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Northfield
Northfield residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Northfield, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.69 | 102.16 | 8,938,258.59 | 1,492,082,095 |
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Lonsdale, MN Electricity Overview
On average, Lonsdale's residential electricity rate is 16.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.14% higher than the average Minnesota price of 14.83 cents and 0.19% less than the US average of 16.07 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.
Lonsdale has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,071.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 74th worst polluter in the state out of 915 cities. Total emissions in the city are 18,761,890.08 kilograms, which is the 161st worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lonsdale
Lonsdale residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lonsdale, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.36 | 138.4 | 449,495.92 | 64,560,877.91 | |
Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.69 | 102.16 | 8,938,258.59 | 1,492,082,095 | |
Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric | BUNDLED | 15.30 | 144.51 | 111,015.82 | 16,980,432.03 |
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Electricity Production in Rice County, Minnesota
Power Plants in Rice County, Minnesota
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Faribault Energy ParkMinnesota Municipal Power Agency (100.00%) | Faribault | MN | Natural Gas | 643,925 | 255,150,470.96 | 396.24 | ||
West Faribault SolarWest Faribault Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 9,536 | ||||
Northfield Solar CSGEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 9,052 | ||||
Walcott Solar CSGEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 8,809 | ||||
Dundas Solar Holdings LLC CSGEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Northfield | MN | Solar | 8,504 | ||||
Webster Holdco Solar CSGClearway Energy (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 7,706 | ||||
Northfield Holdco CSGNorthfield Holdco LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 7,670 | ||||
Carleton CollegeCarleton College (100.00%) | Northfield | MN | Wind | 4,809 | 40,597.48 | 8.44 | ||
Warsaw Solar CSGEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 4,451 | ||||
St. Olaf Wind TurbineSt. Olaf College (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Wind | 2,804 | ||||
USS Hubers Solar LLC CSGUSS Hubers Solar LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 2,029 | ||||
USS Webster Solar CSGStandard Solar (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 2,025 | ||||
Marion GardenExcelsior Energy Capital (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,918 | ||||
Union GardenExcelsior Energy Capital (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,848 | ||||
MSC-Rice01 LLC CSGMSC-Rice01 LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,843 | ||||
Heyer CSGHeyer CSG LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,807 | ||||
USS Centerfield Solar CSGStandard Solar (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,776 | ||||
Straight Garden SolarStraight Garden LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,722 | ||||
Hydra Community Solar Garden, LLC (CSG)Geronimo Energy (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,702 | ||||
Roberds Garden CSGRoberds Garden LLC (100.00%) | Rice County | MN | Solar | 1,635 |
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Rice County, Minnesota?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Northern States Power Company | 56,705 |
2 | Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative | 3,244 |
3 | Steele Waseca Cooperative Electric | 2,705 |
4 | Dakota Electric Association | 1,344 |
5 | Goodhue County Coop Elec Assn | 52 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Rice County, Minnesota?
The largest electricity provider in Rice County, Minnesota by total customer count is Northern States Power Company.
How many electric companies offer service in Rice County, Minnesota?
There are 5 electricity companies offering service in Rice County, Minnesota.
How many power plants are located in Rice County, Minnesota?
There are 24 active electricity plants located in Rice County, Minnesota