City of Detroit Lakes electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Detroit Lakes is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,206 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.30¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 37% 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 Detroit Lakes bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $113.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $169.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $226.00 |
City of Detroit Lakes residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electrictime-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $14.00 | 11.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Seasonal Cottagetime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $120.00 | 10.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Off-Peak Heating Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $5.00 | 10.5¢ (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 Detroit Lakes rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (10.14¢ → 11.03¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Detroit Lakes | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 6 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.08 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 75 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 6 | 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 Detroit Lakes's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 55 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker | 175 | 46 | 2,140 | 2025-05-15 |
City of Detroit Lakes service area
City of Detroit Lakes serves Becker County in Minnesota and 1 ZIP codes.
Becker
Cities: Detroit Lakes
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Detroit Lakes at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $20,645,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 187,177 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 5111 |
| Website | www.brightenergysolutions.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Detroit Lakes's electricity rate?
City of Detroit Lakes residential customers pay an average of 11.30¢ 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 30% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 37% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Detroit Lakes electric bill?
About $215 a month. The average City of Detroit Lakes home uses 1,901 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $113.
How many customers does City of Detroit Lakes have?
City of Detroit Lakes serves 8,206 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Detroit Lakes?
In 2019, the average City of Detroit Lakes customer was without power for 6 min (SAIDI) over 0.08 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 6 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Detroit Lakes offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Electric. 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 Detroit Lakes before making decisions.