WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Mentor
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Mentor
January
$285highestFebruary
$76lowestMarch
$80April
$105May
$121June
$115July
$118August
$119September
$115October
$115November
$81December
$83Carbon Emissions
411 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
789 kWh
Mentor's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Mentor's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Mentor. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Mentor. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Mentor. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Mentor.
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
$14,673
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Mentor 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.
Red Lake Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Off-peak Electric Heating Rates - Category III- Residential | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Off-peak Electric Heating Rates - Residential- Category II | Fixed | 6¢ |
| General Service - 1.5 to 10 kVA - Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| Off-peak Electric Heating Rates - Category I - Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
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