Electricity rates in Brainerd, MN
Brainerd (13,371 people, Crow Wing County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Allete pay about 16.57¢/kWh, 2% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Brainerd
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allete | Investor-owned utility | 16.57¢ | $112 | 127K | 143 |
| Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp | Electric cooperative | 14.66¢ | $126 | 45K | 130 |
| Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 17.93¢ | $133 | 15K | 208 |
| Brainerd Public Utilities | Municipal utility | 12.40¢ | $82 | 7,014 | 21 |
Power outages in Crow Wing County right now
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Outage history in Crow Wing County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 149 | 182 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,359 (11%) | 4,562 (9.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-13 | 2025-06-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (149 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Baxter 16.6¢
- Lake Shore 16.6¢
- Nisswa 16.6¢
- Crosby 16.6¢
- Breezy Point 16.6¢
- Pequot Lakes 16.6¢
- Crosslake 14.7¢
- Aitkin 16.6¢
- Pierz 16.6¢
- Little Falls 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 56401
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Brainerd?
Most homes in Brainerd get power from Allete, where residential customers pay an average of 16.57¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Brainerd: Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp (14.66¢), Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative (17.93¢), Brainerd Public Utilities (12.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in Brainerd?
About $112 a month, based on 673 kWh a month (the average for Allete customers) at 16.57¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Brainerd, MN?
4 utilities serve Brainerd's ZIP codes: Allete, Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp, Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative, Brainerd Public Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Brainerd?
In 2025, customers in Crow Wing County averaged 3 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-23, when 4,562 customers (9.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.