Electricity rates in East Grand Forks, MN
East Grand Forks (8,643 people, Polk County) is served by 8 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 East Grand Forks
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.76¢ | $106 | 50K | 557 |
| Wild Rice Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.06¢ | $186 | 14K | 688 |
| Red Lake Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.70¢ | $237 | 5,844 | 130 |
| Red River Valley Co-op Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.16¢ | $314 | 4,889 | 81 |
| Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.80¢ | $215 | 4,330 | 116 |
| P K M Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.63¢ | $335 | 4,087 | 84 |
| City of Fosston | Municipal utility | 12.86¢ | $356 | 869 | — |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 57 | 176 |
| Days with outages | 15 | 25 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,331 (12.1%) | 4,006 (20.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-28 | 2025-06-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (57 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Warren 11.8¢
- Crookston 11.8¢
- Red Lake Falls 11.8¢
- Thief River Falls 11.8¢
- Ada 17.1¢
- Fosston 11.8¢
- Mahnomen 11.8¢
- Oakport 11.8¢
- Moorhead 11.8¢
- Dilworth 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56721
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in East Grand Forks?
Most homes in East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks: Otter Tail Power Co. (11.76¢), Wild Rice Electric Co-op (15.06¢), Red Lake Electric Co-op (14.70¢).
What is the average electric bill in East Grand Forks?
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 East Grand Forks, MN?
8 utilities serve East Grand Forks's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co., Wild Rice Electric Co-op, Red Lake Electric Co-op, Red River Valley Co-op Power Association, Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op, P K M Electric Co-op, City of Fosston. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in East Grand Forks?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 2 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 25 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-21, when 4,006 customers (20.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.