City of Staples electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Staples is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,138 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.03¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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 Staples bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $210.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $280.60 |
City of Staples residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2016-02-01 | $13.00 | 11.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Staples rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (11.66¢ → 13.69¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Staples 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 Staples's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd | 128 | 37 | 1,806 | 2025-07-15 |
City of Staples service area
City of Staples serves Todd County in Minnesota.
Todd
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Staples at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,891,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 28,417 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 17983 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Staples's electricity rate?
City of Staples residential customers pay an average of 14.03¢ 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 14% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Staples electric bill?
About $292 a month. The average City of Staples home uses 2,081 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $140.
How many customers does City of Staples have?
City of Staples serves 1,138 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
Does City of Staples offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. 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 Staples before making decisions.