Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Barnum
January
$281highestFebruary
$71March
$69lowestApril
$101May
$124June
$116July
$118August
$119September
$115October
$114November
$73December
$81Carbon Emissions
402 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
771 kWh
Barnum's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Barnum's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Barnum. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Barnum. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Barnum. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Barnum.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,290
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Barnum 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.
Minnesota Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Off-Peak Electric Vehicle Service (Renewable Energy Option) | TOU | 10¢ to 18¢ |
Residential Off-Peak Electric Vehicle Service | TOU | 7¢ to 16¢ |
Residential-General | Fixed | 13¢ |
RIDER FOR PARALLEL GENERATION-Net Energy (Less than 40 kW) | Fixed | 0 |
Residential-Seasonal | Fixed | 11¢ |
RIDER FOR STANDBY SERVICE (Residential Secondary Distribution) | Fixed | 1¢ |
Residential - Space Heating | Fixed | 13¢ |
Residential Dual Fuel Interruptible Electric Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
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