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
$103February
$84March
$116April
$89May
$105June
$159July
$193highestAugust
$143September
$122October
$93November
$71lowestDecember
$81Carbon Emissions
566 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
691 kWh
Rochester's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Rochester's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 23%. Coal provides 21% of the energy in Rochester. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Rochester. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Rochester. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Rochester.
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.
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 Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service - High Efficiency HVAC | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service - Dual Fuel | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential - Time of Use | TOU | 8¢ to 31¢ |
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