Electricity rates in Austin, MN
Austin (24,563 people, Mower County) is served by 3 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 Austin
| 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 |
| City of Austin | Municipal utility | 15.72¢ | $98 | 11K | 8 |
Power outages in Mower County right now
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Outage history in Mower County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2 | 79 |
| Days with outages | 1 | 21 |
| Most customers out at once | 289 (1.6%) | 2,412 (13.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-12 | 2025-10-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (2 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Blooming Prairie 17.6¢
- Hayfield 17.1¢
- Albert Lea 17.1¢
- Grand Meadow 17.6¢
- Dodge Center 17.1¢
- Kasson 17.1¢
- Stewartville 17.6¢
- Spring Valley 17.3¢
- Mantorville 17.1¢
- Byron 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55912
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Austin?
Most homes in Austin 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 Austin: Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (15.65¢), City of Austin (15.72¢).
What is the average electric bill in Austin?
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 Austin, MN?
3 utilities serve Austin's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, City of Austin. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Austin?
In 2025, customers in Mower County averaged 79 min without power. Outages hit 21 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-19, when 2,412 customers (13.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.