City of Brewster electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Brewster is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 273 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.27¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% 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 Brewster bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.35 | $74.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $152.70 | $122.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $229.05 | $169.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $305.40 | $217.00 |
*Large Acreage (effective 2014-01-01, $27.00/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 Brewster residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Acreage | 2014-01-01 | $27.00 | 9.50¢ |
| Small Acreage | 2014-01-01 | $10.00 | 9.50¢ |
| Residential | 2014-01-01 | $10.00 | 9.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Brewster rate history
2015–2025: +39% change in the average residential rate (10.75¢ → 14.90¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Brewster 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 Brewster's counties, customers averaged 114 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nobles | 114 | 18 | 1,158 | 2025-06-11 |
City of Brewster service area
City of Brewster serves Nobles County in Minnesota and 6 ZIP codes.
Nobles
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Brewster at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $652,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,381 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 2206 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Brewster's electricity rate?
City of Brewster residential customers pay an average of 15.27¢ 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 6% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Brewster electric bill?
About $204 a month. The average City of Brewster home uses 1,337 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $153.
How many customers does City of Brewster have?
City of Brewster serves 273 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 Brewster before making decisions.