WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Prior Lake

Minnesota

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The State of Electricity in Prior Lake

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

Average monthly bill

January

$316highest

February

$84

March

$77lowest

April

$122

May

$151

June

$151

July

$155

August

$152

September

$147

October

$155

November

$101

December

$126

Carbon Emissions

517 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

992 kWh

Where does Prior Lake’s electricity come from?

Prior Lake's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 30% of Prior Lake's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 29%. Nuclear provides 19% of the energy in Prior Lake. Natural Gas provides 18% of the energy in Prior Lake. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Prior Lake. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Prior Lake.

30%

Wind

29%

Coal

19%

Nuclear

18%

Natural Gas

3%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Prior Lake

The state of solar in Prior Lake

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,196 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,063

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Prior Lake 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.

Utilities in Prior Lake

Minnesota Valley Electric CoopXcel Energy - Minnesota

Xcel Energy - Minnesota Rates

Xcel Energy - Minnesota has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ENERGY CONTROLLED SERVICE (NON-DEMAND METERED)Fixed10¢
Residential Service Standard (Water Heating)Fixed16¢ to 18¢
Residential Service Standard (Overhead, Underground) Fixed16¢ to 18¢
Residential Time of Day Service (Overhead, Underground)TOU10¢ to 32¢
Residential Time Of Use Pilot Program Service(Overhead, Underground)TOU8¢ to 34¢
Residential Service For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground) Fixed13¢ to 18¢
Residential Electric Vehicle ServiceTOU10¢ to 32¢
Residential Time of Day Service For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground)TOU10¢ to 32¢

Minnesota Valley Electric Coop Rates

Minnesota Valley Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential General Service RatesTOU11¢ to 11¢

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