City of Eitzen electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Eitzen is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 164 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.50¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% 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 Eitzen bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $125.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $187.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $250.00 |
City of Eitzen residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Schedule - Residential service (Single phase)time-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $8.00 | 12.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rate Schedule - Residential (Three phase)time-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $18.00 | 12.3¢ (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 Eitzen rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (10.82¢ → 12.20¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Eitzen 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 Eitzen's counties, customers averaged 19 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 19 | 3 | 79 | 2025-06-21 |
City of Eitzen service area
City of Eitzen serves Houston County in Minnesota.
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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 Eitzen at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $237,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,948 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 5692 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Eitzen's electricity rate?
City of Eitzen residential customers pay an average of 12.50¢ 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 23% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 31% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Eitzen electric bill?
About $124 a month. The average City of Eitzen home uses 990 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $125.
How many customers does City of Eitzen have?
City of Eitzen serves 164 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
Does City of Eitzen offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Rate Schedule - Residential service (Single phase). 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 Eitzen before making decisions.