Electricity rates in Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul (303,176 people, Dakota 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 Saint Paul
| 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 |
| Dakota Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.95¢ | $119 | 109K | 29 |
| City of North St Paul | Municipal utility | 15.69¢ | $145 | 6,715 | 1 |
Power outages in Dakota County right now
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Outage history in Dakota County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 111 | 112 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,421 (3.8%) | 11,695 (6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-29 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (111 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Saint Paul 17.1¢
- South Saint Paul 17.1¢
- Mendota Heights 17.1¢
- Maplewood 17.1¢
- Falcon Heights 17.1¢
- Roseville 17.1¢
- Little Canada 17.1¢
- Oakdale 17.1¢
- Longfellow Community 17.1¢
- Lauderdale 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55101, 55102, 55103, 55104, 55105, 55106, 55107, 55108, 55109, 55110, 55111, 55112, 55113, 55114, 55115, 55116, 55117, 55118, 55119, 55120, 55121, 55122, 55123, 55124, 55125, 55126, 55127, 55128, 55129, 55130, 55131, 55133, 55144, 55145, 55146, 55155, 55164, 55165, 55170, 55172
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Saint Paul?
Most homes in Saint Paul 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 Paul: Connexus Energy (15.06¢), Dakota Electric Association (15.95¢), City of North St Paul (15.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Saint Paul?
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 Paul, MN?
4 utilities serve Saint Paul's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Connexus Energy, Dakota Electric Association, City of North St Paul. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Saint Paul?
In 2025, customers in Dakota County averaged 112 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 11,695 customers (6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.