Grand Rapids Public Util Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
Grand Rapids Public Util Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,610 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.45¢/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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Grand Rapids Public Util Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.25 | $47.24 |
| 1,000 kWh | $124.50 | $99.64 |
| 1,500 kWh | $186.75 | $152.04 |
| 2,000 kWh | $249.00 | $204.44 |
*CITY RESIDENTIAL (effective 2017-04-01, $6.89/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.
Grand Rapids Public Util Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY RESIDENTIAL | 2017-04-01 | $6.89 | 8.07¢ first 500 kWh, 10.48¢ after |
| RURAL RESIDENTIAL | 2017-04-01 | $7.92 | 8.43¢ first 500 kWh, 10.84¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Grand Rapids Public Util Comm rate history
2015–2025: +28% change in the average residential rate (9.48¢ → 12.15¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Grand Rapids Public Util Comm | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 113 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.22 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 92 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 64 | 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 Grand Rapids Public Util Comm's counties, customers averaged 9 hr 19 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itasca | 559 | 67 | 5,611 | 2025-06-21 |
Grand Rapids Public Util Comm service area
Grand Rapids Public Util Comm serves Itasca County in Minnesota and 1 ZIP codes.
Itasca
Cities: Grand Rapids
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 6,137 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Grand Rapids Public Util Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $19,340,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 159,211 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 7489 |
| Website | www.energyplatforms.com/MN.aspx |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Grand Rapids Public Util Comm's electricity rate?
Grand Rapids Public Util Comm residential customers pay an average of 12.45¢ 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 Grand Rapids Public Util Comm electric bill?
About $217 a month. The average Grand Rapids Public Util Comm home uses 1,743 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $125.
How many customers does Grand Rapids Public Util Comm have?
Grand Rapids Public Util Comm serves 7,610 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is Grand Rapids Public Util Comm?
In 2019, the average Grand Rapids Public Util Comm customer was without power for 113 min (SAIDI) over 1.22 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 64 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Grand Rapids Public Util Comm before making decisions.