Electricity rates in Waterville, MN
Waterville (1,849 people, Le Sueur 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 Waterville
| 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 |
Power outages in Le Sueur County right now
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Outage history in Le Sueur County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 106 | 216 |
| Days with outages | 25 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,097 (43.6%) | 1,879 (16.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-23 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (106 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Janesville 17.1¢
- Waseca 17.1¢
- Madison Lake 17.1¢
- Le Center 17.1¢
- Montgomery 17.1¢
- Faribault 17.1¢
- Eagle Lake 17.1¢
- Medford 17.1¢
- Lonsdale 17.1¢
- Owatonna 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56096
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Waterville?
Most homes in Waterville 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 Waterville: Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op (14.74¢).
What is the average electric bill in Waterville?
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 Waterville, MN?
2 utilities serve Waterville's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Waterville?
In 2025, customers in Le Sueur County averaged 3 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 1,879 customers (16.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.