WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Hanover

Minnesota

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The State of Electricity in Hanover

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

Average monthly bill

January

$133

February

$82

March

$120

April

$106

May

$108

June

$162

July

$235highest

August

$151

September

$137

October

$114

November

$81lowest

December

$82

Carbon Emissions

629 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

768 kWh

Where does Hanover’s electricity come from?

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

34%

Natural Gas

23%

Nuclear

21%

Coal

15%

Wind

5%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Hanover

The state of solar in Hanover

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

984 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,347

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 Hanover 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 Hanover

Xcel Energy - Minnesota

Xcel Energy - Minnesota Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Time of Day Service For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground)TOU10¢ to 31¢
Residential Time of Day Service (Overhead, Underground)TOU10¢ to 31¢
Residential Electric Vehicle ServiceTOU10¢ to 31¢
Residential Service For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground) Fixed13¢ to 18¢
Residential Service Standard (Water Heating)Fixed16¢ to 18¢
Residential Service Standard (Overhead, Underground) Fixed16¢ to 18¢
Residential Time Of Use Pilot Program Service(Overhead, Underground)TOU8¢ to 33¢

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