Agralite Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
Agralite Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,348 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.08¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Agralite Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $211.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $281.60 |
Agralite Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (11.39¢ → 13.74¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Agralite Electric Co-op | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 255 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.99 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 9 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 73 | 92 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Agralite Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 32 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pope | 590 | 34 | 1,792 | 2025-06-20 |
| Big Stone | 205 | 2 | 386 | 2025-11-02 |
| Chippewa | 196 | 17 | 1,643 | 2025-07-27 |
| Kandiyohi | 165 | 24 | 3,282 | 2025-07-28 |
| Stevens | 151 | 15 | 2,434 | 2025-08-22 |
| Swift | 70 | 10 | 1,224 | 2025-03-15 |
Agralite Electric Co-op service area
Agralite Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Minnesota and 22 ZIP codes.
Big Stone, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Pope, Stevens, Swift
Cities: Morris, Montevideo, Benson, Ortonville, Madison, Appleton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 4,348 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 43 |
Agralite Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 9.52¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.85¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $26,010,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 241,715 MWh |
| Peak demand | 38 MW summer · 47 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 0% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 5.2% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 155 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Agralite Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Agralite Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.08¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 13% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Agralite Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $196 a month. The average Agralite Electric Co-op home uses 1,392 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $141.
How many customers does Agralite Electric Co-op have?
Agralite Electric Co-op serves 4,348 residential customers and 5,428 customers in total in Minnesota, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Agralite Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Agralite Electric Co-op customer was without power for 4 hr 15 min (SAIDI) over 1.99 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 73 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Agralite Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Agralite Electric Co-op had 43 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.9 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Agralite Electric Co-op before making decisions.