Electricity rates in Wells, MN
Wells (2,247 people, Faribault County) is served by 4 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 Wells
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| BENCO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.54¢ | $162 | 19K | 82 |
| Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.65¢ | $140 | 18K | 172 |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Electric cooperative | 16.87¢ | $165 | 11K | 90 |
Power outages in Faribault County right now
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Outage history in Faribault County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 26 | 64 |
| Days with outages | 1 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 406 (6.9%) | 513 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-17 | 2025-05-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (26 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Richland 17.1¢
- Mapleton 17.1¢
- Albert Lea 17.1¢
- Blue Earth 16.5¢
- Winnebago 16.5¢
- Waseca 17.1¢
- Janesville 17.1¢
- Eagle Lake 17.1¢
- Mankato 17.1¢
- Madison Lake 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56097
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wells?
Most homes in Wells 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 Wells: BENCO Electric Cooperative (16.54¢), Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (15.65¢), Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric (16.87¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wells?
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 Wells, MN?
4 utilities serve Wells's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, BENCO Electric Cooperative, Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wells?
In 2025, customers in Faribault County averaged 64 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-19, when 513 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.