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Electricity in Forest Lake

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Natural Gas in Forest Lake

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Solar Power in Forest Lake

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Electricity Prices in Forest Lake, MN

Residential Electricity Rates in Forest Lake

Residential electricity prices in Forest Lake, MN in January 2024 averaged approximately 14.04 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% less than the national average rate of 15.45 ¢/kWh (January 2024). [1]


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Electricity Comparison: Forest Lake vs. U.S.

See how electricity costs in Forest Lake differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]

On a year-over-year basis - from December 2022 to December 2023 - residential electricity prices in Forest Lake increased approximately 6%, from 13.15 ¢/kWh to 13.94 ¢/kWh. [1]

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Natural Gas Prices in Forest Lake, MN

Residential Natural Gas Rates in Forest Lake

Residential natural gas prices in Forest Lake in January 2024 averaged 8.66 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 27% less than the national average rate of 11.82 $/Mcf (January 2024). [2]


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Natural Gas Comparison: Forest Lake vs. U.S.

See the chart below to see a comparison of Forest Lake natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Forest Lake natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]

On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Forest Lake (Minnesota) decreased approximately 36%, from 13.55 $/Mcf (December 2022) to 8.69 $/Mcf (December 2023). [2]

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Solar Power in Forest Lake, MN

Solar Radiation Levels in Forest Lake

The city of Forest Lake (Minnesota) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Forest Lake values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]

    • Average monthly solar radition in Forest Lake is 28% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
    • Average monthly solar radition in Forest Lake is 22% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.

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Solar Power Comparison: Forest Lake vs. High vs. Low

See the chart below for a comparison of Forest Lake solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Forest Lake levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]

→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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More information about Forest Lake

About Forest Lake

The city of Forest Lake, MN in Washington County has an approximate population of 18,375. [4]

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Forest Lake, MN Utilities

To learn more about utility rates & usage in Forest Lake, MN, or for other information related to utilities in Forest Lake, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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