WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Cottage Grove
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cottage Grove
January
$300highestFebruary
$91March
$77lowestApril
$99May
$136June
$134July
$139August
$135September
$130October
$141November
$109December
$93Carbon Emissions
461 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
885 kWh
Cottage Grove's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Cottage Grove's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Cottage Grove. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Cottage Grove. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Cottage Grove. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Cottage Grove.
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.
904 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,427
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Cottage Grove 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 |
| ENERGY CONTROLLED SERVICE (NON-DEMAND METERED) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground) | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| 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 Electric Vehicle Service | TOU | 9¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (Overhead, Underground) | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (Water Heating) | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Service For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground) | Fixed | 13¢ to 18¢ |
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