Electricity rates in Albert Lea, MN
Albert Lea (17,674 people, Freeborn County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Northern States Power Co - Minnesota pay about 17.09¢/kWh, 5% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Albert Lea
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.65¢ | $140 | 18K | 172 |
Power outages in Freeborn County right now
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Outage history in Freeborn County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 13 | 197 |
| Days with outages | 3 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 274 (1.7%) | 2,571 (15.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-30 | 2025-08-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (13 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Richland 17.1¢
- Wells 17.1¢
- Austin 17.1¢
- Blooming Prairie 17.6¢
- Waseca 17.1¢
- Owatonna 17.1¢
- Hayfield 17.1¢
- Mapleton 17.1¢
- Janesville 17.1¢
- Blue Earth 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 56007
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Albert Lea?
Most homes in Albert Lea get power from Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, where residential customers pay an average of 17.09¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Albert Lea: Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (15.65¢).
What is the average electric bill in Albert Lea?
About $105 a month, based on 615 kWh a month (the average for Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customers) at 17.09¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Albert Lea, MN?
2 utilities serve Albert Lea's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Albert Lea?
In 2025, customers in Freeborn County averaged 3 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-06, when 2,571 customers (15.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.