Arrowhead Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
Arrowhead Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,667 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.53¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 3% 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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Arrowhead Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $87.65 | $66.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $175.30 | $132.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $262.95 | $198.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $350.60 | $264.00 |
*GS Residential (effective 2012-07-17), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Arrowhead Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS Residential | 2012-07-17 | — | 13.20¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Arrowhead Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (14.14¢ → 17.11¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Arrowhead Electric Co-op | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 96 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.79 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 34 min | — | — |
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 Arrowhead Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 101 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake | 173 | 19 | 2,933 | 2025-05-15 |
| Cook | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-08 |
Arrowhead Electric Co-op service area
Arrowhead Electric Co-op serves 2 counties in Minnesota and 8 ZIP codes.
Cook, Lake
Cities: Grand Marais
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Arrowhead Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $12,929,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 75,568 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 887 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Arrowhead Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Arrowhead Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 17.53¢ 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 8% above the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 3% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Arrowhead Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $237 a month. The average Arrowhead Electric Co-op home uses 1,349 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $175.
How many customers does Arrowhead Electric Co-op have?
Arrowhead Electric Co-op serves 4,667 residential customers in Minnesota, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Arrowhead Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Arrowhead Electric Co-op customer was without power for 96 min (SAIDI) over 2.79 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Arrowhead Electric Co-op before making decisions.