WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
South Saint Paul
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Saint Paul
January
$286highestFebruary
$65lowestMarch
$66April
$100May
$117June
$112July
$118August
$118September
$112October
$118November
$110December
$77Carbon Emissions
417 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
800 kWh
South Saint Paul's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 30% of South Saint Paul's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 29%. Nuclear provides 19% of the energy in South Saint Paul. Natural Gas provides 18% of the energy in South Saint Paul. Solar provides 3% of the energy in South Saint Paul. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in South Saint Paul.
30%
Wind
29%
Coal
19%
Nuclear
18%
Natural Gas
3%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
492 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,261
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in South Saint Paul 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.
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 For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground) | Fixed | 13¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground) | TOU | 10¢ to 32¢ |
| ENERGY CONTROLLED SERVICE (NON-DEMAND METERED) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (Water Heating) | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Service | TOU | 10¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (Overhead, Underground) | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service (Overhead, Underground) | TOU | 10¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Time Of Use Pilot Program Service(Overhead, Underground) | TOU | 8¢ to 34¢ |
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