City of Waseca electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Waseca is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,224 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.20¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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 Waseca bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $198.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $264.00 |
City of Waseca residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential service ratetime-of-use | 2010-02-15 | $7.21 | 11.7¢ (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 Waseca rate history
2015–2025: +6% change in the average residential rate (12.14¢ → 12.89¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Waseca | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 23 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.41 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 55 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 18 | 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 Waseca's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 7 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseca | 127 | 14 | 917 | 2025-08-17 |
City of Waseca service area
City of Waseca serves Waseca County in Minnesota.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Waseca at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,432,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 57,674 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20136 |
| Website | www.MNCIPdata.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Waseca's electricity rate?
City of Waseca residential customers pay an average of 13.20¢ 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 19% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Waseca electric bill?
About $150 a month. The average City of Waseca home uses 1,138 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does City of Waseca have?
City of Waseca serves 4,224 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Waseca?
In 2019, the average City of Waseca customer was without power for 23 min (SAIDI) over 0.41 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 18 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Waseca 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 Waseca before making decisions.