Electricity rates in Lake Crystal, MN
Lake Crystal (2,527 people, Blue Earth County) is served by 4 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 Lake Crystal
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| BENCO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.54¢ | $162 | 19K | 82 |
| South Central Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.90¢ | $222 | 4,657 | 125 |
| City of Lake Crystal | Municipal utility | 18.00¢ | $120 | 1,080 | — |
Power outages in Blue Earth County right now
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Outage history in Blue Earth County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 98 | 147 |
| Days with outages | 21 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,966 (8.7%) | 8,688 (25.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-27 | 2025-10-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (98 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Mankato 17.1¢
- Madelia 16.5¢
- Mankato 17.1¢
- Nicollet 17.1¢
- Eagle Lake 17.1¢
- Mapleton 17.1¢
- New Ulm 17.1¢
- Saint Peter 17.1¢
- Madison Lake 17.1¢
- Saint James 15.9¢
ZIP codes: 56055
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lake Crystal?
Most homes in Lake Crystal 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 Lake Crystal: BENCO Electric Cooperative (16.54¢), South Central Electric Association (15.90¢), City of Lake Crystal (18.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lake Crystal?
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 Lake Crystal, MN?
4 utilities serve Lake Crystal's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, BENCO Electric Cooperative, South Central Electric Association, City of Lake Crystal. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lake Crystal?
In 2025, customers in Blue Earth County averaged 2 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-11, when 8,688 customers (25.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.