Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,330 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.80¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% 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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Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79.00 | $73.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $158.00 | $110.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $237.00 | $146.10 |
| 2,000 kWh | $316.00 | $181.60 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2017-01-01, $34.00/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.
Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2017-01-01 | $34.00 | 7.90¢ first 700 kWh, 7.10¢ after |
| Electric Dual Heat Ratetime-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $3.00 | 6.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Electric Dual Heat Short Term Ratetime-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $3.00 | 8.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (12.66¢ → 15.42¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 116 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.43 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 30 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 116 | 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 Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 14 hr 49 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beltrami | 1,977 | 46 | 22,983 | 2025-06-21 |
| Mahnomen | 466 | 20 | 1,887 | 2025-10-11 |
| Hubbard | 270 | 22 | 3,580 | 2025-06-21 |
| Red Lake | 268 | 4 | 1,323 | 2025-07-27 |
| Polk | 176 | 25 | 4,006 | 2025-06-21 |
| Clearwater | 14 | 3 | 106 | 2025-07-26 |
Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op service area
Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Minnesota and 3 ZIP codes.
Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Polk, Red Lake
Cities: East Grand Forks
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $10,898,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 70,678 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3764 |
| Website | www.clearwater-polk.com/content/rebates |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.80¢ 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 3% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 12% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $215 a month. The average Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op home uses 1,360 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $158.
How many customers does Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op have?
Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op serves 4,330 residential customers in Minnesota, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op customer was without power for 116 min (SAIDI) over 0.43 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 116 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Electric Dual Heat 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 Clearwater-Polk Electric Co-op before making decisions.