City of Ortonville electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Ortonville is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,340 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.18¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 38% 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 Ortonville bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $55.90 | $58.52 |
| 1,000 kWh | $111.80 | $102.13 |
| 1,500 kWh | $167.70 | $145.73 |
| 2,000 kWh | $223.60 | $189.34 |
*Residential- Urban (effective 2015-01-01, $14.92/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 Ortonville residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- Urban | 2015-01-01 | $14.92 | 8.72¢ |
| Controlled Baseboard- Ruraltime-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $20.66 | 8.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Controlled Baseboard- Urbantime-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $14.92 | 8.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential- Rural | 2015-01-01 | $20.66 | 8.72¢ |
| Dual Heat | 2015-01-01 | — | 4.59¢ |
| Water Heaters | 2015-01-01 | — | 4.59¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Ortonville rate history
2015–2025: +38% change in the average residential rate (7.89¢ → 10.91¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Ortonville | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 15 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.17 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 87 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 14 | 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 Ortonville's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 25 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone | 205 | 2 | 386 | 2025-11-02 |
City of Ortonville service area
City of Ortonville serves Big Stone County in Minnesota.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Ortonville at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,808,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 25,737 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 14196 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Ortonville's electricity rate?
City of Ortonville residential customers pay an average of 11.18¢ 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 31% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 38% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Ortonville electric bill?
About $179 a month. The average City of Ortonville home uses 1,601 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $112.
How many customers does City of Ortonville have?
City of Ortonville serves 1,340 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Ortonville?
In 2019, the average City of Ortonville customer was without power for 15 min (SAIDI) over 0.17 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 14 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Ortonville offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Controlled Baseboard- Rural. 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 Ortonville before making decisions.