Fairmont Public Utilities Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
Fairmont Public Utilities Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,880 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.48¢/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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Fairmont Public Utilities Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.40 | $57.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $124.80 | $107.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $187.20 | $156.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $249.60 | $205.80 |
*Residential Heat (effective 2015-01-01, $5.00/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.
Fairmont Public Utilities Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Heat | 2015-01-01 | $5.00 | 10.40¢ first 800 kWh, 9.80¢ after |
| Rural Service | 2015-01-01 | $8.00 | 10.80¢ first 1,400 kWh, 10.50¢ after |
| Residential Service | 2015-01-01 | $5.00 | 10.60¢ first 500 kWh, 10.40¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Fairmont Public Utilities Comm rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (11.15¢ → 12.18¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Fairmont Public Utilities Comm 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 Fairmont Public Utilities Comm's counties, customers averaged 0 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2025-03-26 |
Fairmont Public Utilities Comm service area
Fairmont Public Utilities Comm serves Martin County in Minnesota.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Fairmont Public Utilities Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $16,760,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 137,577 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 6151 |
| Website | www.mncipdata.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fairmont Public Utilities Comm's electricity rate?
Fairmont Public Utilities Comm residential customers pay an average of 12.48¢ 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 Fairmont Public Utilities Comm electric bill?
About $243 a month. The average Fairmont Public Utilities Comm home uses 1,950 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $125.
How many customers does Fairmont Public Utilities Comm have?
Fairmont Public Utilities Comm serves 5,880 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 Fairmont Public Utilities Comm before making decisions.