City of Worthington electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
City of Worthington is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,667 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.46¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% 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.
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City of Worthington bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $124.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $186.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $249.20 |
City of Worthington residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential service rate(Primary Metering)time-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $10.50 | 7.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential service ratetime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $10.50 | 9.8¢ (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 Worthington rate history
2015–2025: +5% change in the average residential rate (11.56¢ → 12.16¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Worthington | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 8 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.19 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 41 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 Worthington's counties, customers averaged 114 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nobles | 114 | 18 | 1,158 | 2025-06-11 |
City of Worthington service area
City of Worthington serves Nobles County in Minnesota and 7 ZIP codes.
Nobles
Cities: Worthington
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 2 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 2,364 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $13,087 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 29 MWh |
City of Worthington at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 10.18¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.18¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $21,883,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 234,179 MWh |
| Peak demand | 45 MW summer · 35 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.5% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 21013 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Worthington's electricity rate?
City of Worthington residential customers pay an average of 12.46¢ 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 23% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 31% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Worthington electric bill?
About $82 a month. The average City of Worthington home uses 655 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $125.
How many customers does City of Worthington have?
City of Worthington serves 4,667 residential customers and 5,547 customers in total in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Worthington?
In 2025, the average City of Worthington customer was without power for 8 min (SAIDI) over 0.19 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 Worthington offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential service rate(Primary Metering). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Worthington offer net metering for solar?
City of Worthington had 2 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.0 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Worthington before making decisions.