MiEnergy Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
MiEnergy Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 15,320 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.32¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 4% 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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MiEnergy Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $86.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $173.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $259.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $346.40 |
MiEnergy Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Service (single-phase)time-of-use | 2012-05-01 | $32.00 | 13.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Interruptible Heating - Single Phasetime-of-use | 2012-05-01 | $5.00 | 10.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Suburban Service (single-phase)time-of-use | 2012-05-01 | $30.00 | 13.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| City Service (single-phase)time-of-use | 2012-05-01 | $23.00 | 13.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
MiEnergy Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (14.11¢ → 16.90¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | MiEnergy Cooperative | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 213 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.08 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 17 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 79 | 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 MiEnergy Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 56 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mower | 79 | 21 | 2,412 | 2025-10-19 |
| Winona | 75 | 18 | 3,400 | 2025-09-10 |
| Olmsted | 50 | 22 | 6,014 | 2025-06-05 |
| Fillmore | 35 | 3 | 748 | 2025-01-03 |
| Houston | 19 | 3 | 79 | 2025-06-21 |
MiEnergy Cooperative service area
MiEnergy Cooperative serves 5 counties in Minnesota and 31 ZIP codes.
Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Winona
Cities: Winona, Stewartville, La Crescent, Goodview, Saint Charles, Chatfield, Caledonia, Spring Valley, Rushford, Lewiston, Preston, Spring Grove, Grand Meadow
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 15,309 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 59 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 525 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 14 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 5,589 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $90,896 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 561 MWh |
MiEnergy Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Generation, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.03¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.37¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $45,268,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 321,135 MWh |
| Peak demand | 128 MW summer · 110 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 0% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 4.5% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 19157 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is MiEnergy Cooperative's electricity rate?
MiEnergy Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 17.32¢ 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 7% above the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 4% below the U.S. average.
What is the average MiEnergy Cooperative electric bill?
About $170 a month. The average MiEnergy Cooperative home uses 981 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $173.
How many customers does MiEnergy Cooperative have?
MiEnergy Cooperative serves 15,320 residential customers and 16,396 customers in total in Minnesota, across 5 counties.
How reliable is MiEnergy Cooperative?
In 2025, the average MiEnergy Cooperative customer was without power for 3 hr 33 min (SAIDI) over 1.08 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 79 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does MiEnergy Cooperative offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Rural Service (single-phase). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does MiEnergy Cooperative offer net metering for solar?
MiEnergy Cooperative had 525 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 8.4 MW of capacity and 14 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 MiEnergy Cooperative before making decisions.