WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Blooming Prairie
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Blooming Prairie
January
$281highestFebruary
$64lowestMarch
$68April
$103May
$120June
$115July
$118August
$119September
$115October
$121November
$91December
$80Carbon Emissions
406 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
780 kWh
Blooming Prairie's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Blooming Prairie's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Blooming Prairie. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Blooming Prairie. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Blooming Prairie. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Blooming Prairie.
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
$14,035
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Blooming Prairie 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.
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 |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
| Optional Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 5¢ |
| Optional Residential Time of Use | TOU | 4¢ to 14¢ |
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