City of Barnesville electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Barnesville is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,561 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.59¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 41% 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 Barnesville bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $52.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $105.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $158.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $211.80 |
City of Barnesville residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFF PEAK INCENTIVE PROGRAMtime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | — | 11.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential electric ratetime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $14.00 | 11.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| DUAL FUEL INCENTIVE PROGRAM Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | — | 11.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Barnesville rate history
2015–2025: +5% change in the average residential rate (9.88¢ → 10.34¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Barnesville | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 1 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.01 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 76 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 City of Barnesville's counties, customers averaged 56 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | 56 | 10 | 822 | 2025-06-19 |
City of Barnesville service area
City of Barnesville serves Clay County in Minnesota and 2 ZIP codes.
Clay
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 97% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Barnesville at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,234,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 21,606 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 1233 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Barnesville's electricity rate?
City of Barnesville residential customers pay an average of 10.59¢ 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 35% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 41% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Barnesville electric bill?
About $122 a month. The average City of Barnesville home uses 1,153 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $106.
How many customers does City of Barnesville have?
City of Barnesville serves 1,561 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Barnesville?
In 2019, the average City of Barnesville customer was without power for 1 min (SAIDI) over 0.01 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Barnesville offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including OFF PEAK INCENTIVE PROGRAM. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Barnesville before making decisions.