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Otter Tail Power Co's energy comes from coal, natural gas, wind, solar, and hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Otter Tail Power Co's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Wind provides 22% of Otter Tail Power Co's electricity. Solar provides 5% of Otter Tail Power Co's electricity. Hydroelectric provides 1% of Otter Tail Power Co's electricity.
42%
Coal
30%
Natural Gas
22%
Wind
5%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
The average electricity rate for Otter Tail Power Co customers is 11.83 cents/kWh. Otter Tail Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Services | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
RESIDENTIAL DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC) | Fixed | 6¢ to 800¢ |
Farm Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
In 2021, the average Otter Tail Power Co customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 80 minutes. In total, the average Otter Tail Power Co customer had their electricity out for about 83 minutes during the whole year.
Systems under 40 kW: Reconciled monthly; customer may opt to receive payment or credit on next bill at the retail utility energy rate For systems 40 kW -1 MW, NEG is credited at the avoided cost rate, or customers may elect to be compensated in the form of a kWh credit. Excess credit will be reimbursed at the end of the calendar year at the avoided cost rate.