Beltrami Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota · MRO region
Beltrami Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 20,929 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.85¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% 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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Beltrami Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79.25 | $121.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $158.50 | $162.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $237.75 | $203.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $317.00 | $245.20 |
*Residential - Over 25 kVa (effective 2014-01-01, $80.00/month customer charge), 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.
Beltrami Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential - Over 25 kVa | 2014-01-01 | $80.00 | 8.26¢ |
| Residential - Time-of-Usetime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $2.50 | 5.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential - 25 kVa and less | 2014-01-01 | $29.00 | 8.26¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Beltrami Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (11.94¢ → 15.47¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2024 | Beltrami Electric Co-op | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 118 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.31 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 90 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 96 | 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 Beltrami Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 14 hr 4 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beltrami | 1,977 | 46 | 22,983 | 2025-06-21 |
| Cass | 591 | 69 | 7,469 | 2025-06-21 |
| Itasca | 559 | 67 | 5,611 | 2025-06-21 |
| Hubbard | 270 | 22 | 3,580 | 2025-06-21 |
| Koochiching | 109 | 23 | 2,529 | 2025-04-01 |
| Clearwater | 14 | 3 | 106 | 2025-07-26 |
Beltrami Electric Co-op service area
Beltrami Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Minnesota and 37 ZIP codes.
Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching
Cities: Bemidji, Grand Rapids, International Falls, Park Rapids, Red Lake, Bagley, Redby, Little Rock
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 20,929 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 125 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 3 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 7,316 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $438,410 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 4,115 MWh |
Beltrami Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Generation, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.95¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 36.60¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $55,470,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 373,588 MWh |
| Peak demand | 82 MW summer · 112 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 0% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.8% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 1529 |
| Website | www.beltramielectric.com/rebates |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Beltrami Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Beltrami Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.85¢ 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 2% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 12% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Beltrami Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $183 a month. The average Beltrami Electric Co-op home uses 1,157 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $159.
How many customers does Beltrami Electric Co-op have?
Beltrami Electric Co-op serves 20,929 residential customers and 22,593 customers in total in Minnesota, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Beltrami Electric Co-op?
In 2024, the average Beltrami Electric Co-op customer was without power for 118 min (SAIDI) over 1.31 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 96 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Beltrami Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential - Time-of-Use. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Beltrami Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Beltrami Electric Co-op had 125 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.1 MW of capacity and 3 solar-paired batteries. 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 Beltrami Electric Co-op before making decisions.