Minnesota electric rates and bill calculators
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs $162.11 on Xcel Energy (Minnesota) (Schedule A01), before sales tax. That is 16.2¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. Select your utility to calculate your own bill. Each calculator uses the tariff of the utility. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves the tariffs of the investor-owned utilities. A city or public power utility gets its prices approved by its own board.
- 2 utilities
- Average bill in 2025: $117.67 a month
- Rates checked November 2, 2026
- 1 rate change in the last 12 months
Utilities in Minnesota
What 1,000 kWh costs in Minnesota (November 2026)
The same bill on the tariff of each utility: 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period, before sales tax. Compare all 92 utilities.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh | Per kWh | Change from October |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Minnesota)Schedule A01 · rates for other months | $162.11 | 16.21¢ | +$21.05 (+14.9%) |
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Average electric bill in Minnesota
In 2025, the average home in Minnesota used 743 kWh a month and paid $117.67 a month (15.8¢ per kWh). The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See the average electric bill in Minnesota by utility and by month, the average bill in each state, the average bill of an apartment, business electricity rates in Minnesota and natural gas bills in Minnesota. To turn watts or kWh into dollars at the Minnesota price, use the electricity cost calculator.
| Utility | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connexus Energy | 136,082 | 802 | 14.1¢ | $113.11 |
| Xcel Energy (Minnesota) | 1,243,236 | 615 | 17.1¢ | $104.99 |
The average bill is different from the 1,000 kWh bill above: it uses the real average kWh of each utility's homes and the rates of 2025.
The same bill in each month of the year
1,000 kWh in a 30-day billing period, calculated for each month with the rates in the tariff for that month. Only the rates change, not the kWh, so the difference comes from seasonal rates and monthly charges.
| Utility | Lowest month | Highest month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Minnesota)Schedule A01 | $141.06October | $191.27June | $50.21 |
Not in this table: Connexus Energy. This utility has a monthly charge that is not published yet for every month of the year.
Rate changes in Minnesota
In the last 12 months, we recorded 1 rate change in the Minnesota tariffs on this site: 1 increase and 0 decreases. Each value is from the official document in the source link. To see what one change does to your bill, use the rate change tool.
| Date | Utility | Charge | Old | New | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | Connexus EnergyResidential | Power cost adjustment (October 2026 compared with September 2026) | −0.251¢ per kWh | 0.1421¢ per kWh | Source |
How electricity prices work in Minnesota
- Your address decides your utility. The tariff of that utility gives the price of each kWh and the monthly charges. In Minnesota, the tariffs are approved by different bodies: see the questions below.
- Not in the calculations. Sales tax, city fees and discount programs are not in the tables on this page. The calculator of each utility shows them where the tariff gives them.
What is the average electric bill in Minnesota?
In 2025, the average home in Minnesota used 743 kWh a month and paid $117.67 a month, 15.8¢ per kWh, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). Your own bill depends on your utility and your kWh.
How much is a 1,000 kWh electric bill in Minnesota?
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs $162.11 on Xcel Energy (Minnesota) (Schedule A01), before sales tax. That is 16.2¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. The bill is for a 30-day billing period at the standard residential rate of each utility.
Are electric rates going up in Minnesota?
In the last 12 months, we recorded 1 rate change for the Minnesota tariffs on this site: 1 increase and 0 decreases. The most recent: Connexus Energy changed the power cost adjustment on October 1, 2026.
Why is my electric bill higher in some months in Minnesota?
Many tariffs have seasonal rates or charges that change each month. With the same 1,000 kWh, the Xcel Energy (Minnesota) bill is $191.27 in June and $141.06 in October. Homes also use more kWh for heating and cooling, which adds to the bill. The table of each month on this page shows the difference for each utility.
Who sets electric rates in Minnesota?
The Connexus Energy Board of Directors approves the rates of Connexus Energy. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves the rates of Xcel Energy (Minnesota). Each calculator on this site uses the approved tariff of the utility.
This list shows only the utilities with checked tariffs. Some homes in Minnesota get electricity from an electric cooperative or a city utility. We do not have these tariffs yet. Send the name of your utility to contactus@utilityratecalc.com.
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State regulator: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.