Electricity rates in Rice, MN
Rice (1,361 people, Benton County) is served by 5 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 Rice
| 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 |
| East Central Energy | Electric cooperative | 17.91¢ | $154 | 56K | 97 |
| Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp | Electric cooperative | 14.66¢ | $126 | 45K | 130 |
| Stearns Cooperative Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $182 | 26K | 107 |
Power outages in Benton County right now
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Outage history in Benton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 182 | 139 |
| Days with outages | 19 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,542 (28.3%) | 2,191 (11.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-12 | 2025-04-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (182 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Royalton 16.6¢
- Sartell 17.1¢
- Sauk Rapids 17.1¢
- Collegeville 17.1¢
- Waite Park 17.1¢
- Saint Cloud 17.1¢
- Saint Joseph 17.1¢
- Avon 17.1¢
- Foley 17.1¢
- Pierz 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 56367
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rice?
Most homes in Rice 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 Rice: Allete (16.57¢), East Central Energy (17.91¢), Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp (14.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rice?
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 Rice, MN?
5 utilities serve Rice's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Allete, East Central Energy, Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp, Stearns Cooperative Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rice?
In 2025, customers in Benton County averaged 2 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-05, when 2,191 customers (11.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.