Electricity rates in New Ulm, MN
New Ulm (13,327 people, Brown 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 New Ulm
| 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 |
Power outages in Brown County right now
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Outage history in Brown County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 2 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 108 (0.8%) | 4 (0%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-03 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sleepy Eye 17.1¢
- Nicollet 17.1¢
- Winthrop 16.5¢
- Madelia 16.5¢
- Lake Crystal 17.1¢
- Fairfax 17.1¢
- Gaylord 17.1¢
- North Mankato 17.1¢
- Saint James 15.9¢
- Mankato 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56073
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Ulm?
Most homes in New Ulm 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 Ulm: BENCO Electric Cooperative (16.54¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Ulm?
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 Ulm, MN?
2 utilities serve New Ulm's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, BENCO Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Ulm?
In 2025, customers in Brown County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 4 customers (0%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.