City of North St Paul electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of North St Paul is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,715 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.69¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% 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 North St Paul bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $156.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $235.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $313.80 |
City of North St Paul residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential overhead service ratetime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $7.00 | 11.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential underground service ratetime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $9.00 | 11.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential overhead service rate (Energy saver program)time-of-use | 2010-02-15 | $6.50 | 9.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential underground service rate (Energy saver program)time-of-use | 2010-02-15 | $8.50 | 9.9¢ (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 North St Paul rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (13.25¢ → 15.31¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of North St Paul | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 1 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.02 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 23 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 1 | 92 | 121 |
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 North St Paul's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 34 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 496 | 54 | 28,463 | 2025-07-29 |
| Ramsey | 264 | 53 | 29,124 | 2025-07-29 |
City of North St Paul service area
City of North St Paul serves 2 counties in Minnesota and 1 ZIP codes.
Ramsey, Washington
Cities: Saint Paul
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 2 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of North St Paul at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,439,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 74,729 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13730 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of North St Paul's electricity rate?
City of North St Paul residential customers pay an average of 15.69¢ 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 13% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of North St Paul electric bill?
About $145 a month. The average City of North St Paul home uses 927 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $157.
How many customers does City of North St Paul have?
City of North St Paul serves 6,715 residential customers in Minnesota, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of North St Paul?
In 2019, the average City of North St Paul customer was without power for 1 min (SAIDI) over 0.02 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 1 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of North St Paul offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential overhead 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 North St Paul before making decisions.