WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Big Lake

Minnesota

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The State of Electricity in Big Lake

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

Average monthly bill

January

$102

February

$72lowest

March

$77

April

$83

May

$109

June

$158

July

$179highest

August

$142

September

$117

October

$76

November

$73

December

$83

Carbon Emissions

529 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

645 kWh

Where does Big Lake’s electricity come from?

Big Lake's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Big Lake's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 23%. Coal provides 21% of the energy in Big Lake. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Big Lake. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Big Lake. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Big Lake.

34%

Natural Gas

23%

Nuclear

21%

Coal

15%

Wind

5%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Big Lake

The state of solar in Big Lake

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

1,063 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$11,803

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Big Lake 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 Big Lake

Connexus Energy

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