City of Breckenridge electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Breckenridge is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,848 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.51¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 42% 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 Breckenridge bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $52.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $105.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $157.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $210.20 |
City of Breckenridge residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2014-02-01 | $12.00 | 8.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Controlled Electric Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-02-01 | — | 5.0¢ (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 Breckenridge rate history
2015–2025: +29% change in the average residential rate (7.93¢ → 10.26¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 2 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkin | 242 | 18 | 426 | 2025-07-03 |
City of Breckenridge service area
City of Breckenridge serves Wilkin County in Minnesota.
Wilkin
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Breckenridge at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,482,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 33,942 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 2182 |
| Website | www.brightenergysolutions.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Breckenridge's electricity rate?
City of Breckenridge residential customers pay an average of 10.51¢ 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 42% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Breckenridge electric bill?
About $161 a month. The average City of Breckenridge home uses 1,531 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $105.
How many customers does City of Breckenridge have?
City of Breckenridge serves 1,848 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
Does City of Breckenridge offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service. 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 Breckenridge before making decisions.