City of Wells electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Wells is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,381 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.12¢/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 Wells bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.60 | $32.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $141.20 | $59.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $211.80 | $85.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $282.40 | $112.60 |
*Off-Peak Service (effective 2012-01-01, $6.00/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 Wells residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Peak Service | 2012-01-01 | $6.00 | 5.33¢ |
| Residential- Outside City Limits | 2012-01-01 | $9.00 | 11.11¢ |
| Residential Rate | 2012-01-01 | $6.00 | 11.11¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Wells rate history
2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (12.71¢ → 13.78¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Wells 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 Wells's counties, customers averaged 64 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault | 64 | 14 | 513 | 2025-05-19 |
City of Wells service area
City of Wells serves Faribault County in Minnesota.
Faribault
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Wells at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,236,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 23,487 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 29295 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Wells's electricity rate?
City of Wells residential customers pay an average of 14.12¢ 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 13% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Wells electric bill?
About $200 a month. The average City of Wells home uses 1,417 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $141.
How many customers does City of Wells have?
City of Wells serves 1,381 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
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 Wells before making decisions.