Electricity rates in Belle Plaine, MN
Belle Plaine (6,918 people, Scott 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 Belle Plaine
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.74¢ | $149 | 44K | 87 |
Power outages in Scott County right now
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Outage history in Scott County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 70 | 115 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 24,158 (39.1%) | 10,366 (16.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-23 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (70 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Jordan 17.1¢
- Cologne 17.1¢
- New Prague 17.1¢
- Carver 17.1¢
- Norwood Young America 17.1¢
- Le Sueur 17.1¢
- Chaska 17.1¢
- Arlington 17.1¢
- Montgomery 17.1¢
- Waconia 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56011
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Belle Plaine?
Most homes in Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine: Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op (14.74¢).
What is the average electric bill in Belle Plaine?
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 Belle Plaine, MN?
2 utilities serve Belle Plaine's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Belle Plaine?
In 2025, customers in Scott County averaged 115 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 10,366 customers (16.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.