Electricity rates in Montrose, MN
Montrose (3,079 people, Wright 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 Montrose
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.45¢ | $145 | 55K | 45 |
Power outages in Wright County right now
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Outage history in Wright County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 136 | 92 |
| Days with outages | 24 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,268 (11.5%) | 6,025 (9.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-11 | 2025-01-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (136 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Waverly 17.1¢
- Delano 17.1¢
- Buffalo 17.1¢
- Watertown 17.1¢
- Howard Lake 17.1¢
- Rockford 17.1¢
- Winsted 17.1¢
- Independence 17.1¢
- Greenfield 17.1¢
- Maple Lake 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55363
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Montrose?
Most homes in Montrose 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 Montrose: Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association (15.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Montrose?
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 Montrose, MN?
2 utilities serve Montrose's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Montrose?
In 2025, customers in Wright County averaged 92 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-13, when 6,025 customers (9.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.