Residential electricity prices in Backus, MN in August 2024 averaged approximately 16.33 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 2% less than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Backus differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in Backus increased approximately 5%, from 15.60 ¢/kWh to 16.34 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Backus in August 2024 averaged 16.58 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 29% less than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Backus natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Backus natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Backus (Minnesota) decreased approximately 9%, from 18.11 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 16.43 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The city of Backus (Minnesota) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Backus values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Backus solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Backus levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The city of Backus, MN in Cass County has an approximate population of 250. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Backus, MN, or for other information related to utilities in Backus, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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