Electricity rates in Byron, MN
Byron (5,328 people, Olmsted 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 Byron
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| People's Cooperative Services | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $162 | 22K | 99 |
Power outages in Olmsted County right now
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Outage history in Olmsted County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 113 | 50 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 22 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,643 (10%) | 6,014 (7.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-06-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (113 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kasson 17.1¢
- Mantorville 17.1¢
- Rochester 19.4¢
- Dodge Center 17.1¢
- Oronoco 17.1¢
- Pine Island 17.1¢
- Hayfield 17.1¢
- Stewartville 17.6¢
- Zumbrota 17.1¢
- Wanamingo 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55920
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Byron?
Most homes in Byron 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 Byron: People's Cooperative Services (17.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Byron?
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 Byron, MN?
2 utilities serve Byron's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, People's Cooperative Services. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Byron?
In 2025, customers in Olmsted County averaged 50 min without power. Outages hit 22 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-05, when 6,014 customers (7.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.