WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Altura
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Altura
January
$278highestFebruary
$69lowestMarch
$112April
$96May
$120June
$115July
$120August
$120September
$115October
$121November
$112December
$80Carbon Emissions
424 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
814 kWh
Altura's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Altura's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Altura. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Altura. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Altura. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Altura.
31%
Wind
28%
Natural Gas
19%
Coal
18%
Nuclear
4%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
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
$14,500
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Altura 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.
People's Cooperative Services has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Off-Peak Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Electric, Shared/Community Water Well and Septic | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Optional General Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Optional Electric Vehicle Charging Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Dual Fuel Space Heating | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service - Urban | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service - Rural | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Optional Residential Time-of-Use(Urban) | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Optional Residential Time-of-Use(Rural) | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Optional Residential Demand Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 819¢ |
| General Service with Electric Heat | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
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