WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Buffalo Lake
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Buffalo Lake
January
$215highestFebruary
$65lowestMarch
$69April
$102May
$115June
$113July
$115August
$116September
$112October
$119November
$84December
$76Carbon Emissions
378 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
726 kWh
Buffalo Lake's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Buffalo Lake's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Buffalo Lake. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Buffalo Lake. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Buffalo Lake. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Buffalo Lake.
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
$13,379
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Buffalo Lake 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.
McLeod Cooperative Power Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
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