Aitkin Public Utilities Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
Aitkin Public Utilities Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,009 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.81¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Aitkin Public Utilities Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.05 |
| 1,000 kWh | $138.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $207.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $276.20 |
Aitkin Public Utilities Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (Peak 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)time-of-use | 2008-03-01 | $10.00 | 4.8¢ (12am–12pm, 5pm–12am) · 7.6¢ (12pm–5pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential (Peak 08:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)time-of-use | 2008-03-01 | $10.00 | 4.8¢ (12am–8am, 12pm–12am) · 7.6¢ (8am–12pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential (Peak 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)time-of-use | 2008-03-01 | $10.00 | 4.8¢ (12am–5pm, 9pm–12am) · 7.6¢ (5pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Dual Fuel | 2008-03-01 | $10.00 | 5.20¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Aitkin Public Utilities Comm rate history
2015–2025: +29% change in the average residential rate (10.42¢ → 13.48¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Aitkin Public Utilities Comm doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Aitkin Public Utilities Comm's counties, customers averaged 14 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aitkin | 848 | 88 | 3,255 | 2025-06-23 |
Aitkin Public Utilities Comm service area
Aitkin Public Utilities Comm serves Aitkin County in Minnesota.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Aitkin Public Utilities Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,757,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 35,292 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 174 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Aitkin Public Utilities Comm's electricity rate?
Aitkin Public Utilities Comm residential customers pay an average of 13.81¢ 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 15% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Aitkin Public Utilities Comm electric bill?
About $202 a month. The average Aitkin Public Utilities Comm home uses 1,464 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $138.
How many customers does Aitkin Public Utilities Comm have?
Aitkin Public Utilities Comm serves 2,009 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
Does Aitkin Public Utilities Comm offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential (Peak 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Aitkin Public Utilities Comm before making decisions.