WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Perham
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Perham
January
$281highestFebruary
$68lowestMarch
$72April
$103May
$120June
$114July
$119August
$118September
$114October
$124November
$77December
$77Carbon Emissions
404 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
775 kWh
Perham's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 31% of Perham's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Perham. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Perham. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Perham. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Perham.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,216
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Perham 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.
Lake Region Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential and Farm Rates | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Interruptible Heating(Domestic Use) | Fixed | 5¢ to 6¢ |
| Offpeak Storage | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Interruptible Heating(Non-Domestic Use) | Fixed | 6¢ |
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