Electricity rates in Silver Bay, MN
Silver Bay (1,813 people, Lake County) is served by Allete. Homes on Allete pay about 16.57¢/kWh, 2% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Silver Bay
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allete | Investor-owned utility | 16.57¢ | $112 | 127K | 143 |
Power outages in Lake County right now
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Outage history in Lake County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 109 | 173 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 19 |
| Most customers out at once | 537 (9%) | 2,933 (49.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-29 | 2025-05-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (109 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Two Harbors 16.6¢
- Babbitt 18.8¢
- Hoyt Lakes 16.6¢
- Arnold 16.6¢
- Aurora 16.6¢
- Ely 16.6¢
- Duluth 16.6¢
- Grand Marais 16.6¢
- Hermantown 16.6¢
- Gilbert 18.8¢
ZIP codes: 55614
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Silver Bay?
Most homes in Silver Bay get power from Allete, where residential customers pay an average of 16.57¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Silver Bay?
About $112 a month, based on 673 kWh a month (the average for Allete customers) at 16.57¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Silver Bay, MN?
Allete serves Silver Bay.
How often does the power go out in Silver Bay?
In 2025, customers in Lake County averaged 2 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 19 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-15, when 2,933 customers (49.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.