City of East Grand Forks electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of East Grand Forks is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 0 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.41¢/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 East Grand Forks bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $52.05 | $59.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $104.10 | $111.24 |
| 1,500 kWh | $156.15 | $162.98 |
| 2,000 kWh | $208.20 | $214.73 |
*Residential General Electric (effective 2017-01-01, $7.75/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 East Grand Forks residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential General Electric | 2017-01-01 | $7.75 | 10.35¢ |
| Residential Electric Heat | 2014-05-22 | $7.75 | 9.19¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of East Grand Forks rate history
2015–2025: -5% change in the average residential rate (10.65¢ → 10.15¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of East Grand Forks | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 94 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.80 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 118 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 East Grand Forks's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 56 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk | 176 | 25 | 4,006 | 2025-06-21 |
City of East Grand Forks service area
City of East Grand Forks serves Polk County in Minnesota and 3 ZIP codes.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of East Grand Forks at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,152,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 168,901 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 5575 |
| Website | www.waterandlight.info |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of East Grand Forks's electricity rate?
City of East Grand Forks residential customers pay an average of 10.41¢ 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 36% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 42% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of East Grand Forks electric bill?
EIA doesn't publish residential sales for City of East Grand Forks.
How many customers does City of East Grand Forks have?
City of East Grand Forks serves 0 residential customers and 4,530 customers in total in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of East Grand Forks?
In 2019, the average City of East Grand Forks customer was without power for 94 min (SAIDI) over 0.80 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 East Grand Forks before making decisions.