WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Moorhead
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Moorhead
January
$129February
$80March
$75lowestApril
$97May
$90June
$156July
$174highestAugust
$139September
$123October
$107November
$77December
$77Carbon Emissions
551 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
673 kWh
Moorhead's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Moorhead's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 23%. Coal provides 21% of the energy in Moorhead. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Moorhead. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Moorhead. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Moorhead.
34%
Natural Gas
23%
Nuclear
21%
Coal
15%
Wind
5%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,018 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,647
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Moorhead 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.
City of Moorhead has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential- Single-Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential-Dual-Fuel- Water Heater Control Credit | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential- Dual-Fuel | Fixed | 4¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential-Dual-Fuel- Air Conditioner Cycling | Fixed | 4¢ |
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