WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Rochester
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Rochester
January
$305highestFebruary
$74March
$70lowestApril
$101May
$137June
$135July
$134August
$134September
$133October
$138November
$70lowestDecember
$84Carbon Emissions
592 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
771 kWh
Rochester's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 24% of Rochester's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Wind provides 24% of the energy in Rochester. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Rochester. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Rochester. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Rochester.
24%
Nuclear
24%
Natural Gas
24%
Wind
19%
Coal
6%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
900 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,831
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Rochester 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.
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| Clothes Dryers | $25-$50 | Rochester Public Utilities | See Details |
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 |
| Optional Residential Demand Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 819¢ |
| Residential Service - Rural | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Optional Residential Time-of-Use(Urban) | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Optional Residential Time-of-Use(Rural) | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Dual Fuel Space Heating | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| General Service with Electric Heat | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Off-Peak Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Optional General Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Service - Urban | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Optional Electric Vehicle Charging Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Electric, Shared/Community Water Well and Septic | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
Rochester Public Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential - Time of Use | TOU | 8¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service - Dual Fuel | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential Service - High Efficiency HVAC | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
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