City of Lake Park electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Lake Park is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 616 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.93¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 34% 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 Lake Park bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $59.65 | $7.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $119.30 | $15.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $178.95 | $22.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $238.60 | $30.00 |
*RIVERWINDS ELECTRIC RATE - RESIDENTIAL (effective 2002-09-20), 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 Lake Park residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERWINDS ELECTRIC RATE - RESIDENTIAL | 2002-09-20 | — | 1.50¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATEtime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $12.00 | 10.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL DUAL FUEL AND STORAGE HEATING | 2013-01-01 | $12.00 | 4.90¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Lake Park rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (9.95¢ → 11.64¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Lake Park 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 Lake Park'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 Lake Park service area
City of Lake Park serves Becker County in Minnesota and 1 ZIP codes.
Becker
Cities: Detroit Lakes
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Lake Park at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $837,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 7,192 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 10609 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Lake Park's electricity rate?
City of Lake Park residential customers pay an average of 11.93¢ 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 26% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 34% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Lake Park electric bill?
About $116 a month. The average City of Lake Park home uses 973 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $119.
How many customers does City of Lake Park have?
City of Lake Park serves 616 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
Does City of Lake Park offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE. 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 Lake Park before making decisions.