Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Minnesota
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Minnesota. With an average electricity rate of 15.5¢/kWh and 4 peak sun hours per day, Minnesota homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Minneapolis
15.8¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $132/mo · Xcel Energy
St. Paul
15.5¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $128/mo · Xcel Energy
Rochester
15.2¢/kWh · 3.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $130/mo · Rochester Public Utilities
Bloomington
15.5¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $132/mo · Xcel Energy
Duluth
15.8¢/kWh · 3.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $125/mo · Minnesota Power
Plymouth
15.5¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $138/mo · Xcel Energy
Woodbury
15.5¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $140/mo · Xcel Energy
About Electricity Costs in Minnesota
Minnesota residents pay an average of 15.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $130. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Minnesota could spend an estimated $56,433 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Minnesota is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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