Kandiyohi Power Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
Kandiyohi Power Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,079 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.60¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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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Kandiyohi Power Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $219.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $292.00 |
Kandiyohi Power Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm, Residential, and Small Commercial (Rate 1)time-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $41.00 | 11.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Storage Water Heating Space Heating(Sub-metered)(Rate 34) | 2013-01-01 | — | 5.20¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Kandiyohi Power Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (12.59¢ → 14.25¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Kandiyohi Power Co-op | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 138 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.06 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 67 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 62 | 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 Kandiyohi Power Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 25 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa | 196 | 17 | 1,643 | 2025-07-27 |
| Kandiyohi | 165 | 24 | 3,282 | 2025-07-28 |
| Stearns | 141 | 35 | 5,269 | 2025-06-16 |
| Swift | 70 | 10 | 1,224 | 2025-03-15 |
Kandiyohi Power Co-op service area
Kandiyohi Power Co-op serves 4 counties in Minnesota.
Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Stearns, Swift
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 3 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Kandiyohi Power Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $23,921,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 167,878 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 9991 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kandiyohi Power Co-op's electricity rate?
Kandiyohi Power Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.60¢ 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 10% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Kandiyohi Power Co-op electric bill?
About $225 a month. The average Kandiyohi Power Co-op home uses 1,541 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $146.
How many customers does Kandiyohi Power Co-op have?
Kandiyohi Power Co-op serves 9,079 residential customers in Minnesota, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Kandiyohi Power Co-op?
In 2019, the average Kandiyohi Power Co-op customer was without power for 2 hr 18 min (SAIDI) over 2.06 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 62 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Kandiyohi Power Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Farm, Residential, and Small Commercial (Rate 1). 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 Kandiyohi Power Co-op before making decisions.