City of Pierz electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Pierz is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 812 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.22¢/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 Pierz bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.10 | $54.46 |
| 1,000 kWh | $112.20 | $104.79 |
| 1,500 kWh | $168.30 | $155.74 |
| 2,000 kWh | $224.40 | $206.69 |
*Residential service rate (effective 2017-01-01, $10.00/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 Pierz residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential service rate | 2017-01-01 | $10.00 | 0.00¢ first 50 kWh, 9.88¢ first 700 kWh, 10.19¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Pierz rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (10.63¢ → 10.95¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Pierz 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 Pierz's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 22 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison | 202 | 41 | 4,392 | 2025-06-29 |
City of Pierz service area
City of Pierz serves Morrison County in Minnesota.
Morrison
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Pierz at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,202,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 10,982 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15041 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Pierz's electricity rate?
City of Pierz residential customers pay an average of 11.22¢ 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 Pierz electric bill?
About $126 a month. The average City of Pierz home uses 1,127 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $112.
How many customers does City of Pierz have?
City of Pierz serves 812 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 Pierz before making decisions.