WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Elgin
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Elgin
January
$287highestFebruary
$65lowestMarch
$68April
$104May
$120June
$115July
$118August
$119September
$115October
$120November
$97December
$82Carbon Emissions
410 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
788 kWh
Elgin's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Elgin's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Elgin. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Elgin. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Elgin. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Elgin.
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
$14,338
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Elgin 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.
People's Cooperative Services has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - Urban | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Optional Residential Time-of-Use(Urban) | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Service - Rural | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Electric, Shared/Community Water Well and Septic | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Optional Electric Vehicle Charging Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Optional General Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Off-Peak Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
| General Service with Electric Heat | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Dual Fuel Space Heating | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Optional Residential Demand Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 819¢ |
| Optional Residential Time-of-Use(Rural) | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
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