Electricity rates in Moorhead, MN
Moorhead (42,005 people, Clay County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Moorhead pay about 11.80¢/kWh, 27% less than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Moorhead
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Moorhead | Municipal utility | 11.80¢ | $100 | 19K | 15 |
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.94¢ | $147 | 27K | 227 |
Power outages in Clay County right now
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Outage history in Clay County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 19 | 56 |
| Days with outages | 5 | 10 |
| Most customers out at once | 582 (2.2%) | 822 (3.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-18 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (19 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dilworth 17.1¢
- Oakport 11.8¢
- Glyndon 17.1¢
- Hawley 17.1¢
- Barnesville 17.1¢
- Ada 17.1¢
- Pelican Rapids 11.8¢
- Breckenridge 11.8¢
- Detroit Lakes 11.8¢
- Mahnomen 11.8¢
ZIP codes: 56560, 56561, 56562, 56563
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Moorhead?
Most homes in Moorhead get power from City of Moorhead, where residential customers pay an average of 11.80¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Moorhead: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (17.09¢), Lake Region Electric Cooperative (13.94¢).
What is the average electric bill in Moorhead?
About $100 a month, based on 844 kWh a month (the average for City of Moorhead customers) at 11.80¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Moorhead, MN?
3 utilities serve Moorhead's ZIP codes: City of Moorhead, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Lake Region Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Moorhead?
In 2025, customers in Clay County averaged 56 min without power. Outages hit 10 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 822 customers (3.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.