WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Alpha

Minnesota

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The State of Electricity in Alpha

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Alpha

Average monthly bill

January

$511highest

February

$374

March

$196

April

$151

May

$137

June

$134

July

$147

August

$138

September

$133lowest

October

$148

November

$217

December

$346

Carbon Emissions

1,064 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,448 kWh

Where does Alpha’s electricity come from?

Alpha's energy comes from Wind, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 35% of Alpha's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 22% of the energy in Alpha. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Alpha. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Alpha.

35%

Wind

25%

Nuclear

22%

Coal

12%

Natural Gas

6%

Solar

Solar energy in Alpha

The state of solar in Alpha

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,160

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar

Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Alpha can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Utilities in Alpha

Federated Rural Electric Assn

Federated Rural Electric Assn Rates

Federated Rural Electric Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
General Service(Selected Villages)	Fixed	8¢ to 9¢
General Service(Selected Villages)-Wind Energy Electric Service	Fixed	8¢ to 9¢
General Service-Residential-Wind Energy Electric Service	Fixed	8¢ to 9¢
General Service (Multiphase)-Residential-Wind Energy Electric Service	Fixed	8¢ to 9¢
General Service(Selected Villages)- Temporary Service	Fixed	8¢ to 9¢
General Service - Residential	Fixed	8¢ to 9¢
General Service- Residential- Temporary Service	Fixed	8¢ to 9¢
General Service (Multiphase)- Residential	Fixed	8¢ to 9¢
General Service(Multiphase)-Residential-Temporary Service	Fixed	8¢ to 9¢

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