Electricity rates in New Richland, MN
New Richland (1,188 people, Waseca 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 New Richland
| 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 |
| Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.65¢ | $140 | 18K | 172 |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Electric cooperative | 16.87¢ | $165 | 11K | 90 |
Power outages in Waseca County right now
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Outage history in Waseca County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 102 | 127 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 833 (10.5%) | 917 (11.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-30 | 2025-08-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (102 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Waseca 17.1¢
- Wells 17.1¢
- Albert Lea 17.1¢
- Janesville 17.1¢
- Owatonna 17.1¢
- Blooming Prairie 17.6¢
- Waterville 17.1¢
- Medford 17.1¢
- Mapleton 17.1¢
- Madison Lake 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56072
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Richland?
Most homes in New Richland 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 New Richland: BENCO Electric Cooperative (16.54¢), Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (15.65¢), Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric (16.87¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Richland?
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 New Richland, MN?
4 utilities serve New Richland's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, BENCO Electric Cooperative, Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Richland?
In 2025, customers in Waseca County averaged 2 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-17, when 917 customers (11.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.