City of Saint Peter electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Saint Peter is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,707 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.86¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% 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 Saint Peter bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.30 | $71.69 |
| 1,000 kWh | $138.60 | $129.39 |
| 1,500 kWh | $207.90 | $187.09 |
| 2,000 kWh | $277.20 | $244.79 |
*Residential Service (effective 2016-05-01, $13.99/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 Saint Peter residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2016-05-01 | $13.99 | 11.54¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Saint Peter rate history
2015–2025: +2% change in the average residential rate (13.25¢ → 13.53¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Saint Peter | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 6 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.06 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 104 min | — | — |
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 Saint Peter's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 27 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Sueur | 216 | 36 | 1,879 | 2025-07-29 |
| Nicollet | 94 | 19 | 2,533 | 2025-03-11 |
City of Saint Peter service area
City of Saint Peter serves 2 counties in Minnesota.
Le Sueur, Nicollet
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Saint Peter at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,867,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 102,483 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 17900 |
| Website | WWW.MNCIPDATA.COM |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Saint Peter's electricity rate?
City of Saint Peter residential customers pay an average of 13.86¢ 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 15% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Saint Peter electric bill?
About $252 a month. The average City of Saint Peter home uses 1,814 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $139.
How many customers does City of Saint Peter have?
City of Saint Peter serves 4,707 residential customers in Minnesota, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Saint Peter?
In 2019, the average City of Saint Peter customer was without power for 6 min (SAIDI) over 0.06 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. 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 Saint Peter before making decisions.