Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Brainerd
January
$318highestFebruary
$73lowestMarch
$77April
$116May
$134June
$125July
$131August
$131September
$126October
$127November
$87December
$89Carbon Emissions
601 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
782 kWh
Brainerd's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 24% of Brainerd's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Wind provides 24% of the energy in Brainerd. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Brainerd. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Brainerd. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Brainerd.
24%
Nuclear
24%
Natural Gas
24%
Wind
19%
Coal
6%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
614 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,837
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Brainerd 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.
Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Whole House Heat Pump | Fixed | 5¢ |
Residential | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
Dual Fuel | Fixed | 6¢ |
Residential | Fixed | 7¢ to 7¢ |
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