Electricity rates in Rochester, MN
Rochester (112,225 people, Olmsted County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Rochester Public Utilities pay about 19.38¢/kWh, 19% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Rochester
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Public Utilities | Municipal utility | 19.38¢ | $113 | 56K | 33 |
| People's Cooperative Services | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $162 | 22K | 99 |
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
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
- Byron 17.1¢
- Oronoco 17.1¢
- Stewartville 17.6¢
- Eyota 17.6¢
- Elgin 17.1¢
- Kasson 17.1¢
- Mantorville 17.1¢
- Pine Island 17.1¢
- Plainview 17.1¢
- Chatfield 17.6¢
ZIP codes: 55901, 55902, 55903, 55904, 55905, 55906
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rochester?
Most homes in Rochester get power from Rochester Public Utilities, where residential customers pay an average of 19.38¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Rochester: People's Cooperative Services (17.62¢), Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (17.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rochester?
About $113 a month, based on 581 kWh a month (the average for Rochester Public Utilities customers) at 19.38¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Rochester, MN?
3 utilities serve Rochester's ZIP codes: Rochester Public Utilities, People's Cooperative Services, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rochester?
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.