Hutchinson Utilities Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
Hutchinson Utilities Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,731 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.29¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 37% 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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Hutchinson Utilities Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.45 | $50.10 |
| 1,000 kWh | $112.90 | $93.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $169.35 | $137.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $225.80 | $180.90 |
*RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE (effective nan, $6.50/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.
Hutchinson Utilities Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE | nan | $6.50 | 8.72¢ |
| Electric Residential (10) | 2017-01-01 | $6.50 | 8.72¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Hutchinson Utilities Comm rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (9.79¢ → 11.02¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Hutchinson Utilities Comm | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 11 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.93 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 11 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 11 | 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 Hutchinson Utilities Comm's counties, customers averaged 72 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLeod | 72 | 15 | 1,810 | 2025-06-13 |
Hutchinson Utilities Comm service area
Hutchinson Utilities Comm serves McLeod County in Minnesota and 1 ZIP codes.
McLeod
Cities: Hutchinson
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Hutchinson Utilities Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 9.30¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.92¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $23,803,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 264,370 MWh |
| Peak demand | 56 MW summer · 39 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 22% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 0.9% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 9130 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hutchinson Utilities Comm's electricity rate?
Hutchinson Utilities Comm residential customers pay an average of 11.29¢ 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 30% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 37% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Hutchinson Utilities Comm electric bill?
About $80 a month. The average Hutchinson Utilities Comm home uses 706 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $113.
How many customers does Hutchinson Utilities Comm have?
Hutchinson Utilities Comm serves 6,731 residential customers and 7,751 customers in total in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is Hutchinson Utilities Comm?
In 2025, the average Hutchinson Utilities Comm customer was without power for 11 min (SAIDI) over 0.93 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 11 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 Hutchinson Utilities Comm before making decisions.