WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Saint Charles

Minnesota

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The State of Electricity in Saint Charles

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Saint Charles

Average monthly bill

January

$497highest

February

$431

March

$208

April

$160

May

$138

June

$135lowest

July

$148

August

$140

September

$137

October

$150

November

$211

December

$384

Carbon Emissions

1,144 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,557 kWh

Where does Saint Charles’s electricity come from?

Saint Charles's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 29% of Saint Charles's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 28%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Saint Charles. Natural Gas provides 15% of the energy in Saint Charles. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Saint Charles. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Saint Charles.

29%

Wind

28%

Coal

23%

Nuclear

15%

Natural Gas

4%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Saint Charles

The state of solar in Saint Charles

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

$14,918

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 Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles

Interstate Power and Light - Minnesota

Interstate Power and Light - Minnesota Rates

Interstate Power and Light - Minnesota has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Optional Residential Time of Use	TOU	4¢ to 14¢
Residential Service	Fixed	7¢ to 11¢
Optional Residential Service	Fixed	5¢ to 5¢

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