Electricity rates in Alexandria, MN
Alexandria (11,843 people, Douglas County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Otter Tail Power Co. pay about 11.76¢/kWh, 27% less than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Alexandria
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.76¢ | $106 | 50K | 557 |
| Runestone Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.12¢ | $180 | 14K | 135 |
| City of Alexandria | Municipal utility | 12.29¢ | $93 | 8,871 | 16 |
Power outages in Douglas County right now
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Outage history in Douglas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 16 | 157 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,075 (4.6%) | 8,645 (36.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-06-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (16 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Osakis 17.1¢
- Glenwood 17.1¢
- Parkers Prairie 11.8¢
- Starbuck 17.1¢
- Sauk Centre 17.1¢
- Long Prairie 16.6¢
- Elbow Lake 11.8¢
- Melrose 17.1¢
- Morris 11.8¢
- Wadena 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 56308
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Alexandria?
Most homes in Alexandria get power from Otter Tail Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.76¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Alexandria: Runestone Electric Association (15.12¢), City of Alexandria (12.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Alexandria?
About $106 a month, based on 904 kWh a month (the average for Otter Tail Power Co. customers) at 11.76¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Alexandria, MN?
3 utilities serve Alexandria's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Runestone Electric Association, City of Alexandria. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Alexandria?
In 2025, customers in Douglas County averaged 2 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-20, when 8,645 customers (36.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.