WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Minneapolis
January
$526highestFebruary
$454March
$211April
$167May
$138June
$135lowestJuly
$148August
$147September
$138October
$147November
$234December
$400Carbon Emissions
1,189 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,618 kWh
Minneapolis's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 29% of Minneapolis's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 28%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Minneapolis. Natural Gas provides 15% of the energy in Minneapolis. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Minneapolis. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Minneapolis.
29%
Wind
28%
Coal
23%
Nuclear
15%
Natural Gas
4%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
454 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,067
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Minneapolis 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 Service Standard (Water Heating) | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Time Of Use Pilot Program Service(Overhead, Underground) | TOU | 8¢ to 34¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Service | TOU | 10¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Service For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground) | Fixed | 13¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service (Overhead, Underground) | TOU | 10¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service For Electric Space Heating (Overhead, Underground) | TOU | 10¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Service Standard (Overhead, Underground) | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
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