Electricity rates in Forest Lake, MN
Forest Lake (19,618 people, Washington County) is served by 3 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 Forest Lake
| 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 |
| East Central Energy | Electric cooperative | 17.91¢ | $154 | 56K | 97 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 479 | 496 |
| Days with outages | 58 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 27,814 (25.3%) | 28,463 (25.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (479 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Columbus 17.1¢
- Wyoming 17.1¢
- Chisago City 17.1¢
- Hugo 17.1¢
- Stacy 17.1¢
- Centerville 17.1¢
- Scandia 17.1¢
- Lino Lakes 17.1¢
- Lindstrom 17.1¢
- East Bethel 15.1¢
ZIP codes: 55025
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forest Lake?
Most homes in Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake: Connexus Energy (15.06¢), East Central Energy (17.91¢).
What is the average electric bill in Forest Lake?
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 Forest Lake, MN?
3 utilities serve Forest Lake's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Connexus Energy, East Central Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Forest Lake?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 8 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 28,463 customers (25.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.