WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Brainerd

Minnesota

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The State of Electricity in Brainerd

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

Average monthly bill

January

$318highest

February

$73lowest

March

$77

April

$116

May

$134

June

$125

July

$131

August

$131

September

$126

October

$127

November

$87

December

$89

Carbon Emissions

601 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

782 kWh

Where does Brainerd’s electricity come from?

Brainerd's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 24% of Brainerd's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Wind provides 24% of the energy in Brainerd. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Brainerd. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Brainerd. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Brainerd.

24%

Nuclear

24%

Natural Gas

24%

Wind

19%

Coal

6%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Brainerd

The state of solar in Brainerd

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

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Utilities in Brainerd

Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp

Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp Rates

Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Dual Fuel	Fixed	6¢
Residential	Fixed	11¢ to 12¢
Whole House Heat Pump	Fixed	5¢
Residential	Fixed	7¢ to 7¢

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