Electricity rates in Grand Marais, MN
Grand Marais (1,327 people, Cook County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Allete pay about 16.57¢/kWh, 2% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Grand Marais
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allete | Investor-owned utility | 16.57¢ | $112 | 127K | 143 |
| Arrowhead Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.53¢ | $237 | 4,667 | 96 |
| City of Grand Marais | Municipal utility | 13.25¢ | $161 | 1,540 | — |
Power outages in Cook County right now
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Outage history in Cook County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-07 | 2025-01-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Silver Bay 16.6¢
- Ely 16.6¢
- Babbitt 18.8¢
- Two Harbors 16.6¢
- Hoyt Lakes 16.6¢
- Aurora 16.6¢
- Gilbert 18.8¢
- Arnold 16.6¢
- Virginia 18.8¢
- Eveleth 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 55604
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Grand Marais?
Most homes in Grand Marais get power from Allete, where residential customers pay an average of 16.57¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Grand Marais: Arrowhead Electric Co-op (17.53¢), City of Grand Marais (13.25¢).
What is the average electric bill in Grand Marais?
About $112 a month, based on 673 kWh a month (the average for Allete customers) at 16.57¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Grand Marais, MN?
3 utilities serve Grand Marais's ZIP codes: Allete, Arrowhead Electric Co-op, City of Grand Marais. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Grand Marais?
In 2025, customers in Cook County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-08, when 0 customers (0%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.