Electricity rates in Litchfield, MN
Litchfield (6,657 people, Meeker 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 Litchfield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $203 | 8,593 | 151 |
Power outages in Meeker County right now
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Outage history in Meeker County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 20 | 170 |
| Days with outages | 8 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 326 (3.4%) | 1,366 (14.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-20 | 2025-08-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (20 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dassel 17.1¢
- Atwater 17.1¢
- Eden Valley 17.1¢
- Cokato 17.1¢
- Hutchinson 17.1¢
- Paynesville 17.1¢
- Spicer 17.1¢
- Annandale 17.1¢
- Richmond 17.1¢
- Howard Lake 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55355
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Litchfield?
Most homes in Litchfield 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 Litchfield: Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association (14.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Litchfield?
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 Litchfield, MN?
2 utilities serve Litchfield's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Litchfield?
In 2025, customers in Meeker County averaged 2 hr 50 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-16, when 1,366 customers (14.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.