WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Oronoco
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Oronoco
January
$298highestFebruary
$86March
$78lowestApril
$104May
$138June
$138July
$140August
$137September
$133October
$144November
$108December
$89Carbon Emissions
463 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
890 kWh
Oronoco's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Oronoco's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Oronoco. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Oronoco. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Oronoco. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Oronoco.
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
$15,974
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Oronoco 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.
People's Cooperative Services has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Dual Fuel Space Heating | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| General Service with Electric Heat | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Optional Residential Demand Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 819¢ |
| Electric, Shared/Community Water Well and Septic | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Optional Residential Time-of-Use(Rural) | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Service - Rural | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Optional Residential Time-of-Use(Urban) | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Service - Urban | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Optional General Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Optional Electric Vehicle Charging Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Off-Peak Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
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