Electricity rates in Columbus, MN
Columbus (4,007 people, Washington County) is served by 3 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 Columbus
| 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 |
| East Central Energy | Electric cooperative | 17.91¢ | $154 | 56K | 97 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 479 | 496 |
| Days with outages | 58 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 27,814 (25.3%) | 28,463 (25.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (479 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Forest Lake 17.1¢
- Wyoming 17.1¢
- Centerville 17.1¢
- Lino Lakes 17.1¢
- Hugo 17.1¢
- East Bethel 15.1¢
- Circle Pines 17.1¢
- Stacy 17.1¢
- Ham Lake 15.1¢
- Lexington 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55025
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Columbus?
Most homes in Columbus 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 Columbus: Connexus Energy (15.06¢), East Central Energy (17.91¢).
What is the average electric bill in Columbus?
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 Columbus, MN?
3 utilities serve Columbus's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Connexus Energy, East Central Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Columbus?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 8 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 28,463 customers (25.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.