City of Sauk Centre electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Sauk Centre is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,445 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.71¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 35% 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 Sauk Centre bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $58.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $117.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $175.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $234.20 |
City of Sauk Centre residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential service ratetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $8.50 | 13.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential annexed service - dual fuel ratetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $12.50 | 14.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential annexed service ratetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $8.50 | 14.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential heat service ratetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $8.50 | 13.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential service - dual fuel ratetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $12.50 | 13.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Dual meter/Heat pumps | 2012-01-01 | $4.00 | 4.10¢ |
| Residential annexed service - Dual Meter/Heat pump | 2012-01-01 | $4.00 | 10.40¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Sauk Centre rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (9.26¢ → 11.43¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Sauk Centre | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 8 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.23 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 34 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 8 | 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 Sauk Centre's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns | 141 | 35 | 5,269 | 2025-06-16 |
City of Sauk Centre service area
City of Sauk Centre serves Stearns County in Minnesota.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 35 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Sauk Centre at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,707,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 58,675 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 16679 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Sauk Centre's electricity rate?
City of Sauk Centre residential customers pay an average of 11.71¢ 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 28% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 35% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Sauk Centre electric bill?
About $234 a month. The average City of Sauk Centre home uses 2,000 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $117.
How many customers does City of Sauk Centre have?
City of Sauk Centre serves 2,445 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Sauk Centre?
In 2019, the average City of Sauk Centre customer was without power for 8 min (SAIDI) over 0.23 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 8 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Sauk Centre offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 5 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential 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 Sauk Centre before making decisions.