Electricity rates in Saint Peter, MN
Saint Peter (11,196 people, Nicollet 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 Peter
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.74¢ | $149 | 44K | 87 |
| BENCO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.54¢ | $162 | 19K | 82 |
Power outages in Nicollet County right now
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Outage history in Nicollet County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 53 | 94 |
| Days with outages | 14 | 19 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,331 (8.8%) | 2,533 (16.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-28 | 2025-03-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (53 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Le Sueur 17.1¢
- Madison Lake 17.1¢
- North Mankato 17.1¢
- Eagle Lake 17.1¢
- Mankato 17.1¢
- Nicollet 17.1¢
- Le Center 17.1¢
- Janesville 17.1¢
- Lake Crystal 17.1¢
- Montgomery 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56082
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Saint Peter?
Most homes in Saint Peter 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 Peter: Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op (14.74¢), BENCO Electric Cooperative (16.54¢).
What is the average electric bill in Saint Peter?
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 Peter, MN?
3 utilities serve Saint Peter's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op, BENCO Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Saint Peter?
In 2025, customers in Nicollet County averaged 94 min without power. Outages hit 19 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-11, when 2,533 customers (16.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.