Electricity rates in Elk River, MN
Elk River (23,963 people, Sherburne County) is served by 4 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 Elk River
| 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 |
| Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.45¢ | $145 | 55K | 45 |
| City of Elk River | Municipal utility | 16.68¢ | $127 | 12K | 19 |
Power outages in Sherburne County right now
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Outage history in Sherburne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 188 | 68 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,080 (26.6%) | 2,362 (5.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-04-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (188 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Otsego 17.1¢
- Dayton 17.1¢
- Nowthen 15.1¢
- Albertville 17.1¢
- Ramsey 15.1¢
- Rogers 17.1¢
- Saint Michael 17.1¢
- Big Lake 17.1¢
- Zimmerman 15.1¢
- Monticello 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55330
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elk River?
Most homes in Elk River 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 Elk River: Connexus Energy (15.06¢), Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association (15.45¢), City of Elk River (16.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elk River?
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 Elk River, MN?
4 utilities serve Elk River's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Connexus Energy, Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association, City of Elk River. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elk River?
In 2025, customers in Sherburne County averaged 68 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-04, when 2,362 customers (5.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.