WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Detroit Lakes
January
$580highestFebruary
$539March
$314April
$181May
$151June
$138lowestJuly
$152August
$145September
$141October
$157November
$291December
$449Carbon Emissions
1,309 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,782 kWh
Detroit Lakes's energy comes from Wind, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 35% of Detroit Lakes's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 22% of the energy in Detroit Lakes. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Detroit Lakes. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Detroit Lakes.
35%
Wind
25%
Nuclear
22%
Coal
12%
Natural Gas
6%
Solar
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
$14,326
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Detroit Lakes 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.
Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Rate Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
City of Detroit Lakes has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Off-Peak Heating Residential | Fixed | 5¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Electric | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Seasonal Cottage | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
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