Electricity rates in Fergus Falls, MN
Fergus Falls (13,281 people, Otter Tail County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Lake Region Electric Cooperative pay about 13.94¢/kWh, 14% less than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Fergus Falls
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.94¢ | $147 | 27K | 227 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.76¢ | $106 | 50K | 557 |
Power outages in Otter Tail County right now
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Outage history in Otter Tail County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 367 | 232 |
| Days with outages | 76 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,256 (30.2%) | 6,049 (13.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-14 | 2025-05-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (367 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pelican Rapids 11.8¢
- Elbow Lake 11.8¢
- Breckenridge 11.8¢
- Barnesville 17.1¢
- Perham 11.8¢
- Frazee 11.8¢
- Parkers Prairie 11.8¢
- New York Mills 11.8¢
- Detroit Lakes 11.8¢
- Wheaton 11.8¢
ZIP codes: 56537, 56538
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fergus Falls?
Most homes in Fergus Falls get power from Lake Region Electric Cooperative, where residential customers pay an average of 13.94¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fergus Falls: Otter Tail Power Co. (11.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fergus Falls?
About $147 a month, based on 1,052 kWh a month (the average for Lake Region Electric Cooperative customers) at 13.94¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fergus Falls, MN?
2 utilities serve Fergus Falls's ZIP codes: Lake Region Electric Cooperative, Otter Tail Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fergus Falls?
In 2025, customers in Otter Tail County averaged 3 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-22, when 6,049 customers (13.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.