WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Cotton

Minnesota

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The State of Electricity in Cotton

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cotton

Average monthly bill

January

$228highest

February

$70lowest

March

$71

April

$89

May

$114

June

$112

July

$114

August

$115

September

$111

October

$108

November

$81

December

$79

Carbon Emissions

376 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

721 kWh

Where does Cotton’s electricity come from?

Cotton's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Cotton's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Cotton. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Cotton. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Cotton. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Cotton.

31%

Wind

28%

Natural Gas

19%

Coal

18%

Nuclear

4%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Cotton

The state of solar in Cotton

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

$13,184

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Cotton 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.

Utilities in Cotton

Minnesota Power

Minnesota Power Rates

Minnesota Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Residential Off-Peak Electric Vehicle Service	TOU	7¢ to 16¢
Residential-General	Fixed	13¢
Residential Dual Fuel Interruptible Electric Service	Fixed	6¢
Residential - Space Heating	Fixed	13¢
RIDER FOR PARALLEL GENERATION-Net Energy (Less than 40 kW)	Fixed	0
Residential-Seasonal	Fixed	11¢
RIDER FOR STANDBY SERVICE (Residential Secondary Distribution)	Fixed	1¢
Residential Off-Peak Electric Vehicle Service (Renewable Energy Option)	TOU	10¢ to 18¢

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