Electricity rates in Saint Augusta, MN
Saint Augusta (3,317 people, Stearns County) is served by 3 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 Saint Augusta
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Connexus Energy | Electric cooperative | 15.06¢ | $121 | 136K | 54 |
| Stearns Cooperative Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $182 | 26K | 107 |
Power outages in Stearns County right now
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Outage history in Stearns County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 94 | 141 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,997 (6.3%) | 5,269 (6.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-19 | 2025-06-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (94 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint Cloud 17.1¢
- Waite Park 17.1¢
- Clearwater 17.1¢
- Sauk Rapids 17.1¢
- Rockville 17.1¢
- Saint Joseph 17.1¢
- Sartell 17.1¢
- Collegeville 17.1¢
- Cold Spring 17.1¢
- Becker 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56301, 56302, 56372
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Saint Augusta?
Most homes in Saint Augusta 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 Saint Augusta: Connexus Energy (15.06¢), Stearns Cooperative Electric Association (14.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Saint Augusta?
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 Saint Augusta, MN?
3 utilities serve Saint Augusta's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Connexus Energy, Stearns Cooperative Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Saint Augusta?
In 2025, customers in Stearns County averaged 2 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-16, when 5,269 customers (6.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.