WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Brainerd
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Brainerd
January
$102February
$72lowestMarch
$77April
$83May
$109June
$158July
$179highestAugust
$142September
$117October
$76November
$73December
$83Carbon Emissions
529 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
645 kWh
Brainerd's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Brainerd's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 23%. Coal provides 21% of the energy in Brainerd. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Brainerd. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Brainerd. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Brainerd.
34%
Natural Gas
23%
Nuclear
21%
Coal
15%
Wind
5%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
614 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,837
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Brainerd 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.
Brainerd Public Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 7¢ |
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