Electricity rates in Blue Earth, MN
Blue Earth (3,236 people, Faribault County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on BENCO Electric Cooperative pay about 16.54¢/kWh, 2% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Blue Earth
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.54¢ | $162 | 19K | 82 |
| Federated Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 13.13¢ | $164 | 5,733 | 116 |
Power outages in Faribault County right now
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Outage history in Faribault County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 26 | 64 |
| Days with outages | 1 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 406 (6.9%) | 513 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-17 | 2025-05-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (26 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Winnebago 16.5¢
- Fairmont 13.1¢
- Wells 17.1¢
- Truman 16.5¢
- Mapleton 17.1¢
- Sherburn 13.1¢
- Madelia 16.5¢
- Lake Crystal 17.1¢
- New Richland 17.1¢
- Saint James 15.9¢
ZIP codes: 56013
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Blue Earth?
Most homes in Blue Earth get power from BENCO Electric Cooperative, where residential customers pay an average of 16.54¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Blue Earth: Federated Rural Electric Association (13.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Blue Earth?
About $162 a month, based on 978 kWh a month (the average for BENCO Electric Cooperative customers) at 16.54¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Blue Earth, MN?
2 utilities serve Blue Earth's ZIP codes: BENCO Electric Cooperative, Federated Rural Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Blue Earth?
In 2025, customers in Faribault County averaged 64 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-19, when 513 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.