Electricity rates in Clearwater, MN
Clearwater (1,783 people, Wright County) is served by 4 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 Clearwater
| 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 |
| Stearns Cooperative Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $182 | 26K | 107 |
Power outages in Wright County right now
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Outage history in Wright County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 136 | 92 |
| Days with outages | 24 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,268 (11.5%) | 6,025 (9.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-11 | 2025-01-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (136 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint Augusta 17.1¢
- Becker 17.1¢
- Saint Cloud 17.1¢
- Annandale 17.1¢
- Waite Park 17.1¢
- Sauk Rapids 17.1¢
- Maple Lake 17.1¢
- Rockville 17.1¢
- Monticello 17.1¢
- Big Lake 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55320
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Clearwater?
Most homes in Clearwater 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 Clearwater: Connexus Energy (15.06¢), Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association (15.45¢), Stearns Cooperative Electric Association (14.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Clearwater?
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 Clearwater, MN?
4 utilities serve Clearwater's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Connexus Energy, Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association, Stearns Cooperative Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Clearwater?
In 2025, customers in Wright County averaged 92 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-13, when 6,025 customers (9.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.