Electricity rates in Waseca, MN
Waseca (9,241 people, Waseca County) is served by 2 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 Waseca
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Electric cooperative | 16.87¢ | $165 | 11K | 90 |
Power outages in Waseca County right now
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Outage history in Waseca County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 102 | 127 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 833 (10.5%) | 917 (11.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-30 | 2025-08-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (102 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Waterville 17.1¢
- Janesville 17.1¢
- New Richland 17.1¢
- Owatonna 17.1¢
- Medford 17.1¢
- Madison Lake 17.1¢
- Faribault 17.1¢
- Eagle Lake 17.1¢
- Le Center 17.1¢
- Mapleton 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56093
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Waseca?
Most homes in Waseca 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 Waseca: Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric (16.87¢).
What is the average electric bill in Waseca?
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 Waseca, MN?
2 utilities serve Waseca's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Waseca?
In 2025, customers in Waseca County averaged 2 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-17, when 917 customers (11.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.