WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Rochester
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Rochester
January
$609highestFebruary
$508March
$245April
$198May
$159June
$152lowestJuly
$164August
$158September
$156October
$171November
$263December
$442Carbon Emissions
1,304 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,774 kWh
Rochester's energy comes from Wind, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 35% of Rochester's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 22% of the energy in Rochester. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Rochester. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Rochester.
35%
Wind
25%
Nuclear
22%
Coal
12%
Natural Gas
6%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
900 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,831
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Rochester 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Clothes Dryers | $25-$50 | Rochester Public Utilities | See Details |
Rochester Public Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - Time of Use | TOU | 8¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service - Dual Fuel | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential Service - High Efficiency HVAC | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
People's Cooperative Services has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Optional Electric Vehicle Charging Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Optional Residential Time-of-Use(Rural) | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Optional General Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Off-Peak Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
| General Service with Electric Heat | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Optional Residential Demand Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 819¢ |
| Optional Residential Time-of-Use(Urban) | TOU | 5¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Service - Rural | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service - Urban | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
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