City of Alvarado electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Alvarado is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 257 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.19¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 21% 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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City of Alvarado bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.95 | $32.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $141.90 | $59.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $212.85 | $86.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $283.80 | $113.00 |
*Dual Heat (effective nan, $5.00/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.
City of Alvarado residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Heat | nan | $5.00 | 5.40¢ |
| Residential | nan | $28.00 | 12.00¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.00¢ after |
| Dual Heat Limited | nan | $5.00 | 6.90¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Alvarado rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (10.91¢ → 13.84¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Alvarado 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 City of Alvarado's counties, customers averaged 90 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 90 | 12 | 400 | 2025-01-29 |
City of Alvarado service area
City of Alvarado serves Marshall County in Minnesota and 1 ZIP codes.
Marshall
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Alvarado at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $421,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,044 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 482 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Alvarado's electricity rate?
City of Alvarado residential customers pay an average of 14.19¢ 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 13% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 21% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Alvarado electric bill?
About $140 a month. The average City of Alvarado home uses 987 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $142.
How many customers does City of Alvarado have?
City of Alvarado serves 257 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
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 City of Alvarado before making decisions.