WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Nelson
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Nelson
January
$616highestFebruary
$477March
$273April
$183May
$145June
$146July
$155August
$145September
$144lowestOctober
$159November
$261December
$424Carbon Emissions
1,264 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,721 kWh
Nelson's energy comes from Wind, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 35% of Nelson's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 22% of the energy in Nelson. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Nelson. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Nelson.
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
$15,322
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Nelson 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.
Otter Tail Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Off-Peak EV Service - CT Metering | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
| Farm Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC) | Fixed | 6¢ to 800¢ |
| Residential Services | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Off-Peak EV Service - Primary CT Metering | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
| Off-Peak EV Service - Self-Contained Metering | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
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