WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Otsego
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Otsego
January
$615highestFebruary
$519March
$257April
$198May
$157June
$152lowestJuly
$166August
$164September
$158October
$167November
$263December
$442Carbon Emissions
1,317 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,792 kWh
Otsego's energy comes from Wind, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Otsego's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Otsego. Natural Gas provides 16% of the energy in Otsego. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Otsego. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Otsego.
34%
Wind
22%
Nuclear
18%
Coal
16%
Natural Gas
7%
Solar
2%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
949 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,130
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Otsego 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.
Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
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 Service Standard (Water Heating) | Fixed | 17¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Service (Standard) | Fixed | 17¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service (Electric Space Heating) | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Time Of Use Pilot Program Service | TOU | 9¢ to 35¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Service | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential EV Accelerate At Home Voluntary Service | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service (Electric Space Heating) | Fixed | 12¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential EV Accelerate At Home Pay As You Go Service | TOU | 9¢ to 35¢ |
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