Electricity rates in Fairfax, MN
Fairfax (1,172 people, Renville County) is served by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. 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 Fairfax
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
Power outages in Renville County right now
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Outage history in Renville County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 66 | 339 |
| Days with outages | 14 | 21 |
| Most customers out at once | 706 (10.7%) | 3,897 (59.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-14 | 2025-12-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (66 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hector 17.1¢
- Sleepy Eye 17.1¢
- Winthrop 16.5¢
- Redwood Falls 17.1¢
- New Ulm 17.1¢
- Olivia 17.1¢
- Springfield 17.1¢
- Gaylord 17.1¢
- Renville 17.1¢
- Hutchinson 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55332
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fairfax?
Most homes in Fairfax 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Fairfax?
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 Fairfax, MN?
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota serves Fairfax.
How often does the power go out in Fairfax?
In 2025, customers in Renville County averaged 5 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 21 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-02, when 3,897 customers (59.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.