Cooperative Light & Power electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
Cooperative Light & Power is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,557 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.20¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 10% 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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Cooperative Light & Power bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81.00 | $23.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $162.00 | $46.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $243.00 | $69.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $324.00 | $92.00 |
*Space Heating Off-Peak Storage (effective 2012-01-01), 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.
Cooperative Light & Power residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Heating Off-Peak Storage | 2012-01-01 | — | 4.60¢ |
| General Servicetime-of-use | 2016-01-01 | $27.00 | 11.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Space Heating Interruptible Dual Fueltime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | — | 6.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Water Heating Off-Peak Storage | 2012-01-01 | $0.05 | 4.60¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Cooperative Light & Power rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (12.90¢ → 15.81¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Cooperative Light & Power | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 508 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.88 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 56 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 508 | 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 Cooperative Light & Power's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 29 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis | 211 | 53 | 7,769 | 2025-07-27 |
| Lake | 173 | 19 | 2,933 | 2025-05-15 |
Cooperative Light & Power service area
Cooperative Light & Power serves 2 counties in Minnesota and 4 ZIP codes.
Lake, St Louis
Cities: Duluth
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 21 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Cooperative Light & Power at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $16,094,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 101,772 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 4346 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cooperative Light & Power's electricity rate?
Cooperative Light & Power residential customers pay an average of 16.20¢ 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 0% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 10% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Cooperative Light & Power electric bill?
About $210 a month. The average Cooperative Light & Power home uses 1,293 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $162.
How many customers does Cooperative Light & Power have?
Cooperative Light & Power serves 6,557 residential customers in Minnesota, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Cooperative Light & Power?
In 2019, the average Cooperative Light & Power customer was without power for 8 hr 28 min (SAIDI) over 2.88 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 8 hr 28 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Cooperative Light & Power offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including General Service. 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 Cooperative Light & Power before making decisions.