WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Medicine Lake
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Medicine Lake
January
$133February
$82March
$120April
$106May
$108June
$162July
$235highestAugust
$151September
$137October
$114November
$81lowestDecember
$82Carbon Emissions
629 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
768 kWh
Medicine Lake's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Medicine Lake's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 23%. Coal provides 21% of the energy in Medicine Lake. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Medicine Lake. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Medicine Lake. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Medicine Lake.
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.
517 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,033
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Medicine Lake 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 Time of Day Service (Overhead, Underground) | TOU | 10¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Service | TOU | 10¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Time Of Use Pilot Program Service(Overhead, Underground) | TOU | 8¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground) | TOU | 10¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (Overhead, Underground) | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (Water Heating) | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Service For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground) | Fixed | 13¢ to 18¢ |
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