City of Blooming Prairie electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Blooming Prairie is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,042 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.58¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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 Blooming Prairie bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.90 | $60.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.80 | $110.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $203.70 | $160.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $271.60 | $210.00 |
*Residential Electric RE (effective 2013-01-10, $10.00/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 Blooming Prairie residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric RE | 2013-01-10 | $10.00 | 10.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Blooming Prairie rate history
2015–2025: +32% change in the average residential rate (10.02¢ → 13.25¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Blooming Prairie | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 138 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.02 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 15 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 138 | 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 City of Blooming Prairie's counties, customers averaged 69 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge | 174 | 15 | 1,366 | 2025-07-29 |
| Steele | 32 | 4 | 570 | 2025-07-29 |
City of Blooming Prairie service area
City of Blooming Prairie serves 2 counties in Minnesota.
Dodge, Steele
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Blooming Prairie at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,110,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 23,473 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 1871 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Blooming Prairie's electricity rate?
City of Blooming Prairie residential customers pay an average of 13.58¢ 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 16% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Blooming Prairie electric bill?
About $255 a month. The average City of Blooming Prairie home uses 1,877 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does City of Blooming Prairie have?
City of Blooming Prairie serves 1,042 residential customers in Minnesota, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Blooming Prairie?
In 2019, the average City of Blooming Prairie customer was without power for 2 hr 18 min (SAIDI) over 1.02 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 18 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 City of Blooming Prairie before making decisions.