Blue Earth Light & Water electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
Blue Earth Light & Water is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 0 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 5.59¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 69% 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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Blue Earth Light & Water bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $27.95 | $60.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $55.90 | $110.25 |
| 1,500 kWh | $83.85 | $160.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $111.80 | $210.25 |
*Residential Electric (effective 2014-05-16, $10.25/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.
Blue Earth Light & Water residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric | 2014-05-16 | $10.25 | 10.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Blue Earth Light & Water rate history
2015–2025: -53% change in the average residential rate (11.56¢ → 5.45¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Blue Earth Light & Water | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 3 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.04 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 75 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 Blue Earth Light & Water's counties, customers averaged 64 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault | 64 | 14 | 513 | 2025-05-19 |
Blue Earth Light & Water service area
Blue Earth Light & Water serves Faribault County in Minnesota.
Faribault
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Blue Earth Light & Water at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,616,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 139,698 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 1883 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Earth Light & Water's electricity rate?
Blue Earth Light & Water residential customers pay an average of 5.59¢ 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 66% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 69% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Blue Earth Light & Water electric bill?
EIA doesn't publish residential sales for Blue Earth Light & Water.
How many customers does Blue Earth Light & Water have?
Blue Earth Light & Water serves 0 residential customers and 2,017 customers in total in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is Blue Earth Light & Water?
In 2019, the average Blue Earth Light & Water customer was without power for 3 min (SAIDI) over 0.04 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 Blue Earth Light & Water before making decisions.