Electricity rates in Shafer, MN
Shafer (1,036 people, Chisago 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 Shafer
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| East Central Energy | Electric cooperative | 17.91¢ | $154 | 56K | 97 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 15.10¢ | $76 | 51 | — |
Power outages in Chisago County right now
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Outage history in Chisago County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 373 | 307 |
| Days with outages | 61 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,215 (47.6%) | 3,515 (14.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-05-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (373 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Taylors Falls 17.1¢
- Lindstrom 17.1¢
- Chisago City 17.1¢
- Scandia 17.1¢
- Stacy 17.1¢
- Wyoming 17.1¢
- Forest Lake 17.1¢
- North Branch 17.1¢
- Columbus 17.1¢
- Harris 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55074
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shafer?
Most homes in Shafer 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 Shafer: East Central Energy (17.91¢), Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Co. (15.10¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shafer?
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 Shafer, MN?
3 utilities serve Shafer's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, East Central Energy, Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shafer?
In 2025, customers in Chisago County averaged 5 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-15, when 3,515 customers (14.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.