Electricity rates in Northfield, MN
Northfield (20,380 people, Rice 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 Northfield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Dakota Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.95¢ | $119 | 109K | 29 |
| Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.74¢ | $149 | 44K | 87 |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Electric cooperative | 16.87¢ | $165 | 11K | 90 |
Power outages in Rice County right now
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Outage history in Rice County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 153 | 150 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 20 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,195 (10.9%) | 2,188 (7.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-03 | 2025-07-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (153 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dundas 17.1¢
- Elko New Market 15.9¢
- Faribault 17.1¢
- Farmington 17.1¢
- Cannon Falls 17.1¢
- Lonsdale 17.1¢
- Lakeville 17.1¢
- Kenyon 17.1¢
- Apple Valley 17.1¢
- Rosemount 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55057
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Northfield?
Most homes in Northfield 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 Northfield: Dakota Electric Association (15.95¢), Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op (14.74¢), Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric (16.87¢).
What is the average electric bill in Northfield?
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 Northfield, MN?
4 utilities serve Northfield's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Dakota Electric Association, Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Northfield?
In 2025, customers in Rice County averaged 2 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 20 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-06, when 2,188 customers (7.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.