Electricity rates in Elgin, MN
Elgin (1,055 people, Wabasha County) is served by 2 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 Elgin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| People's Cooperative Services | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $162 | 22K | 99 |
Power outages in Wabasha County right now
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Outage history in Wabasha County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 284 | 248 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,537 (42.3%) | 3,797 (35.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-06-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (284 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Plainview 17.1¢
- Eyota 17.6¢
- Rochester 19.4¢
- Oronoco 17.1¢
- Saint Charles 17.1¢
- Chatfield 17.6¢
- Pine Island 17.1¢
- Wabasha 17.1¢
- Byron 17.1¢
- Lewiston 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55932
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elgin?
Most homes in Elgin 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 Elgin: People's Cooperative Services (17.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elgin?
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 Elgin, MN?
2 utilities serve Elgin's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, People's Cooperative Services. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elgin?
In 2025, customers in Wabasha County averaged 4 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-30, when 3,797 customers (35.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.