Lake Benton, MN Utilities: Electricity, Gas & Solar
Electricity in Lake Benton
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Natural Gas in Lake Benton
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Solar Power in Lake Benton
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Utilities in Lake Benton, MN
Electricity Prices in Lake Benton, MN
Residential Electricity Rates in Lake Benton
Residential electricity prices in Lake Benton, MN in March 2025 averaged approximately 15.12 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 12% less than the national average rate of 17.11 ¢/kWh (March 2025). [1]
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Electricity Comparison: Lake Benton vs. U.S.
See how electricity costs in Lake Benton differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2024 to February 2025 - residential electricity prices in Lake Benton increased approximately 1%, from 14.54 ¢/kWh to 14.62 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Natural Gas Prices in Lake Benton, MN
Residential Natural Gas Rates in Lake Benton
Residential natural gas prices in Lake Benton in March 2025 averaged 11.04 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 24% less than the national average rate of 14.57 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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Natural Gas Comparison: Lake Benton vs. U.S.
See the chart below to see a comparison of Lake Benton natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Lake Benton natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Lake Benton (Minnesota) increased approximately 10%, from 10.09 $/Mcf (February 2024) to 11.07 $/Mcf (February 2025). [2]
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Solar Power in Lake Benton, MN
Solar Radiation Levels in Lake Benton
The city of Lake Benton (Minnesota) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Lake Benton values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
Average monthly solar radition in Lake Benton is 26% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
Average monthly solar radition in Lake Benton is 25% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.
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Solar Power Comparison: Lake Benton vs. High vs. Low
See the chart below for a comparison of Lake Benton solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Lake Benton 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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Through the analysis of publicly available data filed by electricity suppliers, the CT OCC discovered that electricity customers overpaid by $58 million in 2015.
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More information about Lake Benton
About Lake Benton
The city of Lake Benton, MN in Lincoln County has an approximate population of 683. [4]
Lake Benton, MN Utilities
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Lake Benton, MN, or for other information related to utilities in Lake Benton, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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