City of Baudette electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Baudette is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 775 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.28¢/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 Baudette bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.40 | $70.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $142.80 | $125.75 |
| 1,500 kWh | $214.20 | $180.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $285.60 | $235.75 |
*Rate 1 Residential (effective 2011-04-20, $15.75/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 Baudette residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate 1 Residential | 2011-04-20 | $15.75 | 11.00¢ |
| Rate 5 Off Peak Residentialtime-of-use | 2011-04-20 | $5.25 | 11.0¢ (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 Baudette rate history
2015–2025: +28% change in the average residential rate (10.85¢ → 13.94¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Baudette doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
City of Baudette service area
City of Baudette serves Lake of The Woods County in Minnesota and 4 ZIP codes.
Lake of The Woods
Cities: Baudette
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Baudette at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,679,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 19,224 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 1353 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Baudette's electricity rate?
City of Baudette residential customers pay an average of 14.28¢ 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 12% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 21% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Baudette electric bill?
About $295 a month. The average City of Baudette home uses 2,067 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $143.
How many customers does City of Baudette have?
City of Baudette serves 775 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
Does City of Baudette offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Rate 5 Off Peak Residential. 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 Baudette before making decisions.