Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 8,593 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.38¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% 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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Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $143.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $215.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $287.60 |
Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Single Phasetime-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $35.00 | 12.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Storage Space Heatingtime-of-use | nan | — | 5.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Heat Pump and Coolingtime-of-use | nan | — | 5.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Small Single Phase Powertime-of-use | nan | $29.50 | 12.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Dual Fuel Space Heatingtime-of-use | nan | — | 5.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Cycle Air Conditioningtime-of-use | nan | — | 5.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Storage Water Heatingtime-of-use | nan | — | 5.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Warm Floorstime-of-use | nan | — | 5.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (11.69¢ → 14.03¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 151 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.37 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 110 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 128 | 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 Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 10 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 |
| Stearns | 141 | 35 | 5,269 | 2025-06-16 |
| Wright | 92 | 30 | 6,025 | 2025-01-13 |
| McLeod | 72 | 15 | 1,810 | 2025-06-13 |
Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association service area
Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association serves 6 counties in Minnesota and 20 ZIP codes.
Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Stearns, Wright
Cities: Hutchinson, Litchfield, Cokato, Paynesville, Dassel, Richmond, Atwater, Hector, Eden Valley
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 8,593 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 129 |
Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.40¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.87¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $26,764,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 206,747 MWh |
| Peak demand | 40 MW summer · 50 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.9% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 12227 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association's electricity rate?
Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association residential customers pay an average of 14.38¢ 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 11% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association electric bill?
About $203 a month. The average Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association home uses 1,409 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $144.
How many customers does Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association have?
Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association serves 8,593 residential customers and 9,345 customers in total in Minnesota, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association?
In 2025, the average Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association customer was without power for 2 hr 31 min (SAIDI) over 1.37 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 8 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Single Phase. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association offer net metering for solar?
Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association had 129 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.3 MW of capacity. 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 Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association before making decisions.