Electricity rates in Big Lake, MN
Big Lake (10,368 people, Sherburne 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 Big Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Connexus Energy | Electric cooperative | 15.06¢ | $121 | 136K | 54 |
| Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.45¢ | $145 | 55K | 45 |
Power outages in Sherburne County right now
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Outage history in Sherburne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 188 | 68 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,080 (26.6%) | 2,362 (5.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-04-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (188 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Monticello 17.1¢
- Becker 17.1¢
- Albertville 17.1¢
- Otsego 17.1¢
- Elk River 17.1¢
- Saint Michael 17.1¢
- Zimmerman 15.1¢
- Buffalo 17.1¢
- Dayton 17.1¢
- Hanover 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55309
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Big Lake?
Most homes in Big Lake 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 Big Lake: Connexus Energy (15.06¢), Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association (15.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Big Lake?
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 Big Lake, MN?
3 utilities serve Big Lake's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Connexus Energy, Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Big Lake?
In 2025, customers in Sherburne County averaged 68 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-04, when 2,362 customers (5.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.