Electricity rates in Elbow Lake, MN
Elbow Lake (1,144 people, Grant County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Otter Tail Power Co. pay about 11.76¢/kWh, 27% less than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Elbow Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.76¢ | $106 | 50K | 557 |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.94¢ | $147 | 27K | 227 |
| Runestone Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.12¢ | $180 | 14K | 135 |
Power outages in Grant County right now
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Outage history in Grant County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 56 | 309 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 21 |
| Most customers out at once | 489 (14.5%) | 3,957 (117.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-21 | 2025-11-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (56 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fergus Falls 13.9¢
- Wheaton 11.8¢
- Morris 11.8¢
- Alexandria 11.8¢
- Parkers Prairie 11.8¢
- Starbuck 17.1¢
- Breckenridge 11.8¢
- Glenwood 17.1¢
- Pelican Rapids 11.8¢
- Osakis 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56531
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elbow Lake?
Most homes in Elbow Lake get power from Otter Tail Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.76¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Elbow Lake: Lake Region Electric Cooperative (13.94¢), Runestone Electric Association (15.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elbow Lake?
About $106 a month, based on 904 kWh a month (the average for Otter Tail Power Co. customers) at 11.76¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Elbow Lake, MN?
3 utilities serve Elbow Lake's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Lake Region Electric Cooperative, Runestone Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elbow Lake?
In 2025, customers in Grant County averaged 5 hr 9 min without power. Outages hit 21 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-26, when 3,957 customers (117.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.