Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 17,664 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.65¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% 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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Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $156.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $234.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $313.00 |
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| FARM AND RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE PHASE SERVICEtime-of-use | 2012-12-19 | $35.00 | 11.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Farm and Residential - City of Sargeanttime-of-use | 2012-08-28 | $22.90 | 11.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Interruptible Heat - Dual Fueltime-of-use | 2012-08-28 | $3.25 | 9.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Thermal Storagetime-of-use | 2012-08-28 | $3.25 | 9.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Farm and Residentialtime-of-use | 2012-08-28 | $35.00 | 11.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (12.70¢ → 15.28¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 172 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.58 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 109 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 56 | 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 Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 73 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeborn | 197 | 29 | 2,571 | 2025-08-06 |
| Dodge | 174 | 15 | 1,366 | 2025-07-29 |
| Mower | 79 | 21 | 2,412 | 2025-10-19 |
| Faribault | 64 | 14 | 513 | 2025-05-19 |
| Olmsted | 50 | 22 | 6,014 | 2025-06-05 |
| Fillmore | 35 | 3 | 748 | 2025-01-03 |
| Steele | 32 | 4 | 570 | 2025-07-29 |
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative service area
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative serves 7 counties in Minnesota and 33 ZIP codes.
Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Mower, Olmsted, Steele
Cities: Austin, Albert Lea, Wells, Blooming Prairie, Hayfield, New Richland, Grand Meadow
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 17,657 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 2 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 170 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 6 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 2,009 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $233,822 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 1,517 MWh |
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.38¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.16¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $60,062,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 488,340 MWh |
| Peak demand | 100 MW summer · 82 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.0% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 6782 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 15.65¢ 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 4% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 13% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $140 a month. The average Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative home uses 893 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $157.
How many customers does Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative have?
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative serves 17,664 residential customers and 21,327 customers in total in Minnesota, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative?
In 2025, the average Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative customer was without power for 2 hr 52 min (SAIDI) over 1.58 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 56 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 5 time-of-use residential plans, including FARM AND RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE PHASE SERVICE. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative offer net metering for solar?
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative had 170 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 3.8 MW of capacity and 6 solar-paired batteries. 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 Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative before making decisions.