Average electric bill in Minnesota
The average home in Minnesota paid $117.67 a month for electricity in 2025: 743 kWh a month at 15.83¢ per kWh (EIA). That is $33.01 less than the U.S. average of $150.68, rank 42 of 51 from the highest. In August 2026, the average price for homes in Minnesota was 17.20¢ per kWh, 0.31¢ higher than in August 2025.
- Average bill, 2025
- $117.67
- a month · U.S. $150.68
- Average use
- 743 kWh
- a month · U.S. 874 kWh
- Price, August 2026
- 17.20¢
- per kWh · +1.8% from August 2025
- Rank, highest bill
- 42 of 51
- price rank 22, use rank 34
Minnesota electricity prices now
| Period | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17.20¢ | 18.16¢ |
| August 2025 | 16.89¢ | 17.57¢ |
| January to August 2026 | 16.44¢ | — |
| Year 2025 (EIA-861) | 15.83¢ | 17.23¢ |
What the average Minnesota home's electricity costs today
The bill for 743 kWh (the Minnesota average) in a 30-day November 2026 billing month, on the main residential rate plan of each utility, at the rates in effect on November 2, 2026. Taxes and city fees are not included.
| Utility | Rate plan | Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Minnesota) | A01Residential Service (Overhead, Standard) | $122.68 |
Average bill by utility in Minnesota
Homes that buy delivery and power from the same company, in 2025 (EIA-861). The largest 15 of 47 companies by number of homes.
| Company | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - MinnesotaInvestor Owned | 1,243,236 | 615 | 17.07¢ | $104.99 |
| Adjustment 2025, estimated by EIA | 253,133 | 892 | 14.80¢ | $131.94 |
| Connexus EnergyCooperative | 136,082 | 802 | 14.11¢ | $113.11 |
| ALLETE, Inc.Investor Owned | 126,520 | 673 | 15.86¢ | $106.80 |
| Dakota Electric AssociationCooperative | 109,148 | 745 | 15.63¢ | $116.41 |
| East Central EnergyCooperative | 55,839 | 857 | 17.63¢ | $151.16 |
| Rochester Public UtilitiesMunicipal | 55,728 | 581 | 18.58¢ | $107.89 |
| Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec AssnCooperative | 54,582 | 936 | 15.00¢ | $140.42 |
| Otter Tail Power CoInvestor Owned | 50,219 | 904 | 11.27¢ | $101.91 |
| Lake Country PowerCooperative | 47,386 | 873 | 18.34¢ | $160.13 |
| Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light CompCooperative | 45,155 | 862 | 14.30¢ | $123.31 |
| Minnesota Valley Electric CoopCooperative | 43,682 | 1,012 | 14.39¢ | $145.67 |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN)Cooperative | 27,496 | 1,052 | 13.60¢ | $143.05 |
| Stearns Cooperative Elec AssnCooperative | 26,275 | 1,261 | 14.07¢ | $177.36 |
| People's Cooperative ServicesCooperative | 21,741 | 919 | 17.19¢ | $157.98 |
kWh by month in Minnesota
The average kWh of a Minnesota home in each month of 2020, from EIA's Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Homes used the most in July (985 kWh) and the least in September (626 kWh).
| Month | kWh | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| January | 875 | |
| February | 787 | |
| March | 735 | |
| April | 661 | |
| May | 638 | |
| June | 810 | |
| July | 985 | |
| August | 876 | |
| September | 626 | |
| October | 698 | |
| November | 743 | |
| December | 898 |
Your own bill
Your bill depends on your utility, your rate plan and your kWh. Open the calculator of your utility for the exact bill with the official tariff: see electric rates in Minnesota. For a smaller home, see the average electric bill of an apartment. All states: average electric bill by state.
About the data
- Average bill, kWh and price of 2025: EIA-861, all homes in the state and each company that sells delivery and power together. The values include all charges and taxes that the companies report as revenue.
- Monthly price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A and Table 5.6.B.
- kWh by month: EIA 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Table CE8.5.
- Bills at each utility: our calculation with the official tariff, the same as the calculator of each utility.
What is the average electric bill in Minnesota?
$117.67 a month in 2025, for 743 kWh a month, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68.
How much is electricity per kWh in Minnesota?
17.20¢ per kWh for homes in August 2026 (16.89¢ in August 2025), and 16.44¢ on average from January to August 2026, with all charges (EIA Electric Power Monthly). The U.S. average was 18.16¢ in August 2026.
When are electric bills highest in Minnesota?
In EIA's 2020 survey, homes in Minnesota used the most electricity in July (985 kWh on average) and the least in September (626 kWh).
What does the average Minnesota home's electricity cost at each utility?
For 743 kWh in a November 2026 billing month, from $122.68 (Xcel Energy (Minnesota)) to $122.68 (Xcel Energy (Minnesota)) on the utilities on this site, before taxes.