WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Farmington
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Farmington
January
$541highestFebruary
$426March
$210April
$161May
$140lowestJune
$140lowestJuly
$153August
$149September
$140lowestOctober
$151November
$227December
$370Carbon Emissions
1,134 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,544 kWh
Farmington's energy comes from Wind, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 35% of Farmington's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 22% of the energy in Farmington. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Farmington. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Farmington.
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.
1,081 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,452
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Farmington 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 (Electric Space Heating) | Fixed | 12¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential EV Accelerate At Home Pay As You Go Service | TOU | 9¢ to 35¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Service | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service (Electric Space Heating) | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Time Of Use Pilot Program Service | TOU | 9¢ to 35¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (Water Heating) | Fixed | 17¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Service (Standard) | Fixed | 17¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential EV Accelerate At Home Voluntary Service | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
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