WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Silver Bay
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Silver Bay
January
$221highestFebruary
$55lowestMarch
$58April
$85May
$100June
$110July
$112August
$113September
$109October
$113November
$76December
$69Carbon Emissions
363 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
697 kWh
Silver Bay's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 30% of Silver Bay's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 29%. Nuclear provides 19% of the energy in Silver Bay. Natural Gas provides 18% of the energy in Silver Bay. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Silver Bay. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Silver Bay.
30%
Wind
29%
Coal
19%
Nuclear
18%
Natural Gas
3%
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
$13,565
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Silver Bay 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.
Cooperative L&P Assn Lake Cnty has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Space Heating Off-Peak Storage | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Space Heating Interruptible Dual Fuel | Fixed | 5¢ to 6¢ |
| Water Heating Off-Peak Storage | Fixed | 5¢ |
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