Electricity rates in Columbia Heights, MN
Columbia Heights (19,715 people, Anoka County) is served by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. 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 Columbia Heights
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
Power outages in Anoka County right now
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Outage history in Anoka County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 203 | 286 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,537 (12.3%) | 14,864 (9.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-29 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (203 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint Anthony 17.1¢
- Fridley 17.1¢
- New Brighton 17.1¢
- Robbinsdale 17.1¢
- Lauderdale 17.1¢
- Brooklyn Center 17.1¢
- Minneapolis 17.1¢
- Golden Valley 17.1¢
- Crystal 17.1¢
- Spring Lake Park 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55413, 55418, 55421
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Columbia Heights?
Most homes in Columbia Heights 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Columbia Heights?
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 Columbia Heights, MN?
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota serves Columbia Heights.
How often does the power go out in Columbia Heights?
In 2025, customers in Anoka County averaged 4 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 14,864 customers (9.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.