City of Buffalo electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Buffalo is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,759 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.23¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 10% 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 Buffalo bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81.15 | $39.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $162.30 | $70.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $243.45 | $102.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $324.60 | $133.40 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2017-01-01, $8.00/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 Buffalo residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2017-01-01 | $8.00 | 6.27¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Buffalo rate history
2015–2025: +32% change in the average residential rate (11.98¢ → 15.84¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Buffalo | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 20 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.23 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 84 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 Buffalo's counties, customers averaged 92 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright | 92 | 30 | 6,025 | 2025-01-13 |
City of Buffalo service area
City of Buffalo serves Wright County in Minnesota.
Wright
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Buffalo at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $18,908,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 119,346 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 2485 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Buffalo's electricity rate?
City of Buffalo residential customers pay an average of 16.23¢ 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 0% above the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 10% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Buffalo electric bill?
About $239 a month. The average City of Buffalo home uses 1,471 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $162.
How many customers does City of Buffalo have?
City of Buffalo serves 6,759 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Buffalo?
In 2019, the average City of Buffalo customer was without power for 20 min (SAIDI) over 0.23 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. 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 Buffalo before making decisions.