Electricity rates in Osakis, MN
Osakis (1,719 people, Douglas 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 Osakis
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Allete | Investor-owned utility | 16.57¢ | $112 | 127K | 143 |
| Stearns Cooperative Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $182 | 26K | 107 |
| Runestone Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.12¢ | $180 | 14K | 135 |
Power outages in Douglas County right now
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Outage history in Douglas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 16 | 157 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,075 (4.6%) | 8,645 (36.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-06-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (16 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Alexandria 11.8¢
- Sauk Centre 17.1¢
- Long Prairie 16.6¢
- Glenwood 17.1¢
- Melrose 17.1¢
- Parkers Prairie 11.8¢
- Starbuck 17.1¢
- Albany 17.1¢
- Staples 16.6¢
- Avon 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56360
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Osakis?
Most homes in Osakis 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 Osakis: Allete (16.57¢), Stearns Cooperative Electric Association (14.41¢), Runestone Electric Association (15.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Osakis?
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 Osakis, MN?
4 utilities serve Osakis's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Allete, Stearns Cooperative Electric Association, Runestone Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Osakis?
In 2025, customers in Douglas County averaged 2 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-20, when 8,645 customers (36.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.