Melrose Public Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
Melrose Public Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 0 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.13¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 55% 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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Melrose Public Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $40.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $81.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $121.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $162.60 |
Melrose Public Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Servicetime-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $18.50 | 10.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $14.00 | 9.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential (Heat Customers)time-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $10.00 | 8.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Melrose Public Utilities rate history
2015–2025: -7% change in the average residential rate (8.51¢ → 7.93¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Melrose Public Utilities doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Melrose Public Utilities's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns | 141 | 35 | 5,269 | 2025-06-16 |
Melrose Public Utilities service area
Melrose Public Utilities serves Stearns County in Minnesota.
Stearns
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Melrose Public Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $9,849,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 124,155 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 12286 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Melrose Public Utilities's electricity rate?
Melrose Public Utilities residential customers pay an average of 8.13¢ 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 50% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 55% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Melrose Public Utilities electric bill?
EIA doesn't publish residential sales for Melrose Public Utilities.
How many customers does Melrose Public Utilities have?
Melrose Public Utilities serves 0 residential customers and 1,927 customers in total in Minnesota, across 1 county.
Does Melrose Public Utilities offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Rural Service. 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 Melrose Public Utilities before making decisions.