Electricity rates in Pine City, MN
Pine City (3,078 people, Pine County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on East Central Energy pay about 17.91¢/kWh, 10% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Pine City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Energy | Electric cooperative | 17.91¢ | $154 | 56K | 97 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 15.10¢ | $76 | 51 | — |
Power outages in Pine County right now
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Outage history in Pine County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 440 | 186 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,694 (22.5%) | 2,560 (15.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-11 | 2025-01-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (440 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rock Creek 17.9¢
- Rush City 17.9¢
- Braham 17.9¢
- Hinckley 16.6¢
- Mora 17.9¢
- Harris 17.1¢
- Cambridge 15.1¢
- Sandstone 16.6¢
- North Branch 17.1¢
- Isanti 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55063
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pine City?
Most homes in Pine City get power from East Central Energy, where residential customers pay an average of 17.91¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Pine City: Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Co. (15.10¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pine City?
About $153 a month, based on 857 kWh a month (the average for East Central Energy customers) at 17.91¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Pine City, MN?
2 utilities serve Pine City's ZIP codes: East Central Energy, Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pine City?
In 2025, customers in Pine County averaged 3 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-21, when 2,560 customers (15.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.