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Electricity in
Nelson

Minnesota

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The State of Electricity in Nelson

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Nelson

Average monthly bill

January

$310highest

February

$92

March

$80lowest

April

$108

May

$149

June

$147

July

$150

August

$146

September

$142

October

$144

November

$82

December

$94

Carbon Emissions

643 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

838 kWh

Where does Nelson’s electricity come from?

Nelson's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 24% of Nelson's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Wind provides 24% of the energy in Nelson. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Nelson. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Nelson. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Nelson.

24%

Nuclear

24%

Natural Gas

24%

Wind

19%

Coal

6%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Utilities in Nelson

Otter Tail Power Co

Otter Tail Power Co Rates

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
Residential Services	Fixed	9¢ to 11¢
RESIDENTIAL DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC)	Fixed	6¢ to 800¢
Farm Service	Fixed	8¢ to 10¢

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