City of Nielsville electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Nielsville is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 48 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.75¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% 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 Nielsville bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $157.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $236.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $315.00 |
City of Nielsville rate history
2015–2025: +40% change in the average residential rate (11.01¢ → 15.37¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Nielsville 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 Nielsville'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 Nielsville service area
City of Nielsville serves Polk County in Minnesota and 3 ZIP codes.
Polk
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Nielsville at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $67,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 436 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13465 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Nielsville's electricity rate?
City of Nielsville residential customers pay an average of 15.75¢ 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 3% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 12% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Nielsville electric bill?
About $119 a month. The average City of Nielsville home uses 757 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $158.
How many customers does City of Nielsville have?
City of Nielsville serves 48 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
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 Nielsville before making decisions.