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
$278highestFebruary
$68March
$64lowestApril
$92May
$125June
$123July
$122August
$122September
$121October
$126November
$100December
$77Carbon Emissions
413 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
792 kWh
Rochester's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Rochester's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Rochester. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Rochester. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Rochester. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Rochester.
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.
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 |
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 - High Efficiency HVAC | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential - Time of Use | TOU | 8¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service - Dual Fuel | Fixed | 9¢ |
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 General Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| 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¢ |
| 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¢ |
| Optional Electric Vehicle Charging Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Electric, Shared/Community Water Well and Septic | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service - Urban | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Off-Peak Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
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