Lyon Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
Lyon Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,954 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.98¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 28% 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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Lyon Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $129.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $194.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $259.60 |
Lyon Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (11.18¢ → 12.67¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Lyon Electric Cooperative | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 349 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.02 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 53 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 127 | 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 Lyon Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 11 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray | 354 | 27 | 3,967 | 2025-11-17 |
| Pipestone | 335 | 28 | 4,235 | 2025-11-17 |
| Yellow Medicine | 209 | 19 | 1,056 | 2025-03-15 |
| Lincoln | 134 | 5 | 1,409 | 2025-11-18 |
| Lyon | 76 | 17 | 1,594 | 2025-11-17 |
Lyon Electric Cooperative service area
Lyon Electric Cooperative serves 5 counties in Minnesota and 3 ZIP codes.
Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Yellow Medicine
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Lyon Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $12,461,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 98,342 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 11345 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lyon Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
Lyon Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 12.98¢ 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 20% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 28% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Lyon Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $269 a month. The average Lyon Electric Cooperative home uses 2,073 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $130.
How many customers does Lyon Electric Cooperative have?
Lyon Electric Cooperative serves 3,954 residential customers in Minnesota, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Lyon Electric Cooperative?
In 2019, the average Lyon Electric Cooperative customer was without power for 5 hr 49 min (SAIDI) over 2.02 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 7 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 Lyon Electric Cooperative before making decisions.