Electricity rates in Barnesville, MN
Barnesville (2,577 people, Clay 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 Barnesville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.94¢ | $147 | 27K | 227 |
| Wild Rice Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.06¢ | $186 | 14K | 688 |
Power outages in Clay County right now
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Outage history in Clay County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 19 | 56 |
| Days with outages | 5 | 10 |
| Most customers out at once | 582 (2.2%) | 822 (3.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-18 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (19 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hawley 17.1¢
- Pelican Rapids 11.8¢
- Glyndon 17.1¢
- Dilworth 17.1¢
- Moorhead 11.8¢
- Oakport 11.8¢
- Breckenridge 11.8¢
- Detroit Lakes 11.8¢
- Fergus Falls 13.9¢
- Frazee 11.8¢
ZIP codes: 56514
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Barnesville?
Most homes in Barnesville 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 Barnesville: Lake Region Electric Cooperative (13.94¢), Wild Rice Electric Co-op (15.06¢).
What is the average electric bill in Barnesville?
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 Barnesville, MN?
3 utilities serve Barnesville's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Lake Region Electric Cooperative, Wild Rice Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Barnesville?
In 2025, customers in Clay County averaged 56 min without power. Outages hit 10 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 822 customers (3.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.