City of Olivia electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Olivia is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,263 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 Olivia bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.50 | $47.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $125.00 | $89.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $187.50 | $130.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $250.00 | $172.00 |
*Residential Electric Rate (Inside Service Area) (effective 2013-06-01, $6.00/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 Olivia residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric Rate (Inside Service Area) | 2013-06-01 | $6.00 | 8.30¢ |
| Residential service rate (Outside Service Area) | 2011-02-01 | $5.00 | 8.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Olivia rate history
2015–2025: +43% change in the average residential rate (8.54¢ → 12.20¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Olivia | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 1 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.01 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 66 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 Olivia's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 39 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renville | 339 | 21 | 3,897 | 2025-12-02 |
City of Olivia service area
City of Olivia serves Renville County in Minnesota and 1 ZIP codes.
Renville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Olivia at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,169,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 25,968 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 14107 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Olivia's electricity rate?
City of Olivia 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 Olivia electric bill?
About $214 a month. The average City of Olivia home uses 1,713 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $125.
How many customers does City of Olivia have?
City of Olivia serves 1,263 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Olivia?
In 2019, the average City of Olivia customer was without power for 1 min (SAIDI) over 0.01 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.
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 Olivia before making decisions.