Electricity rates in Oronoco, MN
Oronoco (1,446 people, Olmsted 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 Oronoco
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| People's Cooperative Services | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $162 | 22K | 99 |
Power outages in Olmsted County right now
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Outage history in Olmsted County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 113 | 50 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 22 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,643 (10%) | 6,014 (7.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-06-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (113 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pine Island 17.1¢
- Rochester 19.4¢
- Byron 17.1¢
- Zumbrota 17.1¢
- Mantorville 17.1¢
- Kasson 17.1¢
- Elgin 17.1¢
- Wanamingo 17.1¢
- Goodhue 17.1¢
- Plainview 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55960
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oronoco?
Most homes in Oronoco 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 Oronoco: People's Cooperative Services (17.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oronoco?
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 Oronoco, MN?
2 utilities serve Oronoco's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, People's Cooperative Services. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oronoco?
In 2025, customers in Olmsted County averaged 50 min without power. Outages hit 22 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-05, when 6,014 customers (7.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.