City of Fosston electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Fosston is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 869 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.86¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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 Fosston bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.30 | $84.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $128.60 | $144.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $192.90 | $204.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $257.20 | $264.40 |
*RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC (effective 2017-05-01, $25.00/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 Fosston residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC | 2017-05-01 | $25.00 | 11.97¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC OFF PEAKtime-of-use | 2017-05-01 | $7.00 | 12.0¢ (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 Fosston rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (9.93¢ → 12.55¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Fosston 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 Fosston'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 Fosston service area
City of Fosston serves Polk County in Minnesota and 3 ZIP codes.
Polk
Cities: East Grand Forks
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Fosston at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,618,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 28,819 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 6627 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Fosston's electricity rate?
City of Fosston residential customers pay an average of 12.86¢ 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 21% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Fosston electric bill?
About $356 a month. The average City of Fosston home uses 2,764 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $129.
How many customers does City of Fosston have?
City of Fosston serves 869 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
Does City of Fosston offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC OFF PEAK. 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 Fosston before making decisions.