WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Birchwood
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Birchwood
January
$292highestFebruary
$64lowestMarch
$65April
$101May
$119June
$114July
$120August
$119September
$114October
$119November
$111December
$77Carbon Emissions
412 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
791 kWh
Birchwood's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Birchwood's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Birchwood. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Birchwood. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Birchwood. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Birchwood.
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
$14,341
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Birchwood 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 Electric Vehicle Service | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (Overhead, Underground) | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| ENERGY CONTROLLED SERVICE (NON-DEMAND METERED) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Time Of Use Pilot Program Service(Overhead, Underground) | TOU | 8¢ to 34¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service (Overhead, Underground) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Service For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground) | Fixed | 13¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (Water Heating) | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
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