McLeod Cooperative Power Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
McLeod Cooperative Power Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 7,089 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.63¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% 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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McLeod Cooperative Power Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $156.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $234.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $312.60 |
McLeod Cooperative Power Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2016-03-01 | $33.50 | 12.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
McLeod Cooperative Power Association rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (12.36¢ → 15.25¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | McLeod Cooperative Power Association | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 161 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.67 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 96 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 161 | 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 McLeod Cooperative Power Association's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 6 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renville | 339 | 21 | 3,897 | 2025-12-02 |
| Meeker | 170 | 16 | 1,366 | 2025-08-16 |
| Kandiyohi | 165 | 24 | 3,282 | 2025-07-28 |
| Sibley | 134 | 17 | 1,038 | 2025-06-13 |
| Carver | 134 | 27 | 3,449 | 2025-07-29 |
| Wright | 92 | 30 | 6,025 | 2025-01-13 |
| McLeod | 72 | 15 | 1,810 | 2025-06-13 |
McLeod Cooperative Power Association service area
McLeod Cooperative Power Association serves 7 counties in Minnesota and 2 ZIP codes.
Carver, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Wright
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
McLeod Cooperative Power Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $24,591,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 161,236 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 11910 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is McLeod Cooperative Power Association's electricity rate?
McLeod Cooperative Power Association residential customers pay an average of 15.63¢ 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 4% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 13% below the U.S. average.
What is the average McLeod Cooperative Power Association electric bill?
About $296 a month. The average McLeod Cooperative Power Association home uses 1,895 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $156.
How many customers does McLeod Cooperative Power Association have?
McLeod Cooperative Power Association serves 7,089 residential customers in Minnesota, across 7 counties.
How reliable is McLeod Cooperative Power Association?
In 2019, the average McLeod Cooperative Power Association customer was without power for 2 hr 41 min (SAIDI) over 1.67 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 41 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does McLeod Cooperative Power Association offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. 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 McLeod Cooperative Power Association before making decisions.