WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Biscay
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Biscay
January
$526highestFebruary
$448March
$225April
$168May
$141June
$137lowestJuly
$150August
$141September
$137lowestOctober
$146November
$255December
$398Carbon Emissions
1,160 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,579 kWh
Biscay's energy comes from Wind, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Biscay's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Biscay. Natural Gas provides 16% of the energy in Biscay. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Biscay. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Biscay.
34%
Wind
22%
Nuclear
18%
Coal
16%
Natural Gas
7%
Solar
2%
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
$14,078
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Biscay 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.
Xcel Energy - Minnesota has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service (Standard) | Fixed | 17¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (Water Heating) | Fixed | 17¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service (Electric Space Heating) | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service (Electric Space Heating) | Fixed | 12¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential EV Accelerate At Home Pay As You Go Service | TOU | 9¢ to 35¢ |
| Residential EV Accelerate At Home Voluntary Service | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Service | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Time Of Use Pilot Program Service | TOU | 9¢ to 35¢ |
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