Brainerd Public Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
Brainerd Public Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,014 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.40¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% 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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Brainerd Public Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.00 | $52.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $124.00 | $89.15 |
| 1,500 kWh | $186.00 | $126.10 |
| 2,000 kWh | $248.00 | $163.05 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2017-02-01, $15.25/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.
Brainerd Public Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2017-02-01 | $15.25 | 7.39¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Brainerd Public Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +15% change in the average residential rate (10.52¢ → 12.10¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Brainerd Public Utilities | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 21 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.30 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 70 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 21 | 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 Brainerd Public Utilities's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 2 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing | 182 | 38 | 4,562 | 2025-06-23 |
Brainerd Public Utilities service area
Brainerd Public Utilities serves Crow Wing County in Minnesota and 1 ZIP codes.
Crow Wing
Cities: Brainerd
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 7,014 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Brainerd Public Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 8.37¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $27,728,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 312,634 MWh |
| Peak demand | 44 MW summer · 45 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 4% (rest purchased) |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 2138 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Brainerd Public Utilities's electricity rate?
Brainerd Public Utilities residential customers pay an average of 12.40¢ 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 24% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 31% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Brainerd Public Utilities electric bill?
About $82 a month. The average Brainerd Public Utilities home uses 662 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $124.
How many customers does Brainerd Public Utilities have?
Brainerd Public Utilities serves 7,014 residential customers and 8,384 customers in total in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is Brainerd Public Utilities?
In 2025, the average Brainerd Public Utilities customer was without power for 21 min (SAIDI) over 0.30 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 21 min. 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 Brainerd Public Utilities before making decisions.