Electricity rates in Granite Falls, MN
Granite Falls (2,747 people, Yellow Medicine County) is served by 2 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 Granite Falls
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association | Electric cooperative | 13.56¢ | $292 | 4,946 | 125 |
Power outages in Yellow Medicine County right now
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Outage history in Yellow Medicine County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 215 | 209 |
| Days with outages | 17 | 19 |
| Most customers out at once | 699 (30.1%) | 1,056 (45.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-11 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (215 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Montevideo 17.1¢
- Clara City 17.1¢
- Cottonwood 17.1¢
- Renville 17.1¢
- Dawson 11.8¢
- Olivia 17.1¢
- Minneota 11.8¢
- Marshall 17.1¢
- Redwood Falls 17.1¢
- Willmar 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56241
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Granite Falls?
Most homes in Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls: Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association (13.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Granite Falls?
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 Granite Falls, MN?
2 utilities serve Granite Falls's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Granite Falls?
In 2025, customers in Yellow Medicine County averaged 3 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 19 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 1,056 customers (45.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.