WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Duluth

Minnesota

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The State of Electricity in Duluth

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

Average monthly bill

January

$133

February

$78

March

$82

April

$82

May

$113

June

$113

July

$151highest

August

$128

September

$130

October

$109

November

$75lowest

December

$84

Carbon Emissions

532 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

649 kWh

Where does Duluth’s electricity come from?

Duluth's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Duluth's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 23%. Coal provides 21% of the energy in Duluth. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Duluth. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Duluth. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Duluth.

34%

Natural Gas

23%

Nuclear

21%

Coal

15%

Wind

5%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Duluth

The state of solar in Duluth

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

480 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,282

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Duluth 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 Duluth

Minnesota Power

Minnesota Power Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Off-Peak Electric Vehicle ServiceTOU7¢ to 16¢
RIDER FOR STANDBY SERVICE (Residential Secondary Distribution)Fixed
Residential Off-Peak Electric Vehicle Service (Renewable Energy Option)TOU10¢ to 18¢
Residential-SeasonalFixed11¢
Residential - Space HeatingFixed13¢
Residential Dual Fuel Interruptible Electric ServiceFixed
Residential-GeneralFixed13¢
RIDER FOR PARALLEL GENERATION-Net Energy (Less than 40 kW)Fixed0

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