City of Wadena electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Wadena is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,509 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.80¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 40% 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 Wadena bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $54.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $108.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $162.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $216.00 |
City of Wadena residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential service ratetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $9.00 | 8.5¢ (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 Wadena rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (8.73¢ → 10.54¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Wadena | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 2 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.02 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 76 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 Wadena's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 23 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail | 232 | 63 | 6,049 | 2025-05-22 |
| Wadena | 57 | 10 | 2,062 | 2025-11-25 |
City of Wadena service area
City of Wadena serves 2 counties in Minnesota.
Otter Tail, Wadena
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Wadena at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,126,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 67,583 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 19947 |
| Website | bestrak.mrenergy.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Wadena's electricity rate?
City of Wadena residential customers pay an average of 10.80¢ 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 33% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 40% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Wadena electric bill?
About $243 a month. The average City of Wadena home uses 2,245 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $108.
How many customers does City of Wadena have?
City of Wadena serves 2,509 residential customers in Minnesota, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Wadena?
In 2019, the average City of Wadena customer was without power for 2 min (SAIDI) over 0.02 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Wadena offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, 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 Wadena before making decisions.