WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bird Island
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bird Island
January
$223highestFebruary
$63lowestMarch
$70April
$103May
$115June
$113July
$114August
$116September
$111October
$119November
$83December
$79Carbon Emissions
381 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
731 kWh
Bird Island's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Bird Island's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Bird Island. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Bird Island. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Bird Island. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Bird Island.
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
$13,150
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bird Island 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.
McLeod Cooperative Power Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
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