WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Forest Lake
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Forest Lake
January
$298highestFebruary
$63lowestMarch
$68April
$104May
$119June
$114July
$120August
$119September
$115October
$119November
$90December
$80Carbon Emissions
410 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
787 kWh
Forest Lake's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Forest Lake's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Forest Lake. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Forest Lake. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Forest Lake. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Forest 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.
842 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,209
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Forest 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.
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