Lake Region Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
Lake Region Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 27,496 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.94¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% 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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Lake Region Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.70 | $22.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $139.40 | $44.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $209.10 | $66.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $278.80 | $88.00 |
*Offpeak Storage (effective 2013-01-01), 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.
Lake Region Electric Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offpeak Storage | 2013-01-01 | — | 4.40¢ |
| Residential and Farm Ratestime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $21.00 | 12.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Interruptible Heating(Domestic Use)time-of-use | 2013-01-01 | — | 6.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Interruptible Heating(Non-Domestic Use) | 2013-01-01 | — | 6.10¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Lake Region Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (11.70¢ → 13.60¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Lake Region Electric Cooperative | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 227 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.55 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 27 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 121 | 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 Lake Region Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 41 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | 309 | 21 | 3,957 | 2025-11-26 |
| Wilkin | 242 | 18 | 426 | 2025-07-03 |
| Otter Tail | 232 | 63 | 6,049 | 2025-05-22 |
| Becker | 175 | 46 | 2,140 | 2025-05-15 |
| Douglas | 157 | 39 | 8,645 | 2025-06-20 |
| Todd | 128 | 37 | 1,806 | 2025-07-15 |
| Wadena | 57 | 10 | 2,062 | 2025-11-25 |
| Clay | 56 | 10 | 822 | 2025-06-19 |
Lake Region Electric Cooperative service area
Lake Region Electric Cooperative serves 8 counties in Minnesota and 52 ZIP codes.
Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena, Wilkin
Cities: Moorhead, Fergus Falls, Detroit Lakes, Wadena, Breckenridge, Perham, Barnesville, Pelican Rapids, Hawley, Frazee, Menahga, New York Mills, Elbow Lake, Parkers Prairie
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 27,496 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates, Critical peak pricing |
| Homes on time-based rates | 39 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 135 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 6 |
Lake Region Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.30¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 16.38¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $62,214,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 477,505 MWh |
| Peak demand | 117 MW summer · 126 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 0% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 5.6% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 10618 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lake Region Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
Lake Region Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 13.94¢ 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 14% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Lake Region Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $147 a month. The average Lake Region Electric Cooperative home uses 1,052 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $139.
How many customers does Lake Region Electric Cooperative have?
Lake Region Electric Cooperative serves 27,496 residential customers and 30,328 customers in total in Minnesota, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Lake Region Electric Cooperative?
In 2025, the average Lake Region Electric Cooperative customer was without power for 3 hr 47 min (SAIDI) over 1.55 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 1 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Lake Region Electric Cooperative offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential and Farm Rates. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Lake Region Electric Cooperative offer net metering for solar?
Lake Region Electric Cooperative had 135 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.2 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 Lake Region Electric Cooperative before making decisions.