Electricity rates in Duluth, MN
Duluth (86,110 people, St. Louis County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on Allete pay about 16.57¢/kWh, 2% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Duluth
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allete | Investor-owned utility | 16.57¢ | $112 | 127K | 143 |
| Lake Country Power | Electric cooperative | 18.79¢ | $164 | 47K | 415 |
| Hibbing Public Utilities Comm | Municipal utility | 16.90¢ | $187 | 8,323 | 193 |
| North Star Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.21¢ | $207 | 6,984 | 111 |
| Cooperative Light & Power | Electric cooperative | 16.20¢ | $210 | 6,557 | 508 |
| City of Virginia | Municipal utility | 14.45¢ | $213 | 4,990 | — |
| City of Ely | Municipal utility | 8.90¢ | $149 | 2,122 | — |
| Proctor Public Utilities Comm | Municipal utility | 12.89¢ | $168 | 1,475 | — |
Power outages in St. Louis County right now
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Outage history in St. Louis County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 239 | 211 |
| Days with outages | 60 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,794 (6.1%) | 7,769 (6.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-09 | 2025-07-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (239 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Proctor 16.6¢
- Hermantown 16.6¢
- Arnold 16.6¢
- Esko 16.6¢
- Carlton 16.6¢
- Cloquet 16.6¢
- Two Harbors 16.6¢
- Moose Lake 16.6¢
- Hoyt Lakes 16.6¢
- Eveleth 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 55801, 55802, 55803, 55804, 55805, 55806, 55807, 55808, 55810, 55811, 55812, 55814, 55815, 55816
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Duluth?
Most homes in Duluth 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 Duluth: Lake Country Power (18.79¢), Hibbing Public Utilities Comm (16.90¢), North Star Electric Co-op (16.21¢).
What is the average electric bill in Duluth?
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 Duluth, MN?
8 utilities serve Duluth's ZIP codes: Allete, Lake Country Power, Hibbing Public Utilities Comm, North Star Electric Co-op, Cooperative Light & Power, City of Virginia, City of Ely, Proctor Public Utilities Comm. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Duluth?
In 2025, customers in St. Louis County averaged 3 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-27, when 7,769 customers (6.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.