Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota · MRO region · SPP
Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,946 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.56¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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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Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.80 | $78.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.60 | $130.63 |
| 1,500 kWh | $203.40 | $179.33 |
| 2,000 kWh | $271.20 | $228.03 |
*Single-Phase Service (effective 2013-01-01, $20.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Phase Service | 2013-01-01 | $20.00 | 11.63¢ first 700 kWh, 9.74¢ after |
| Electric Heat Servicetime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | — | 7.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Dual Heat Servicetime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | — | 7.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Seasonal Service | 2013-01-01 | $20.00 | 15.58¢ first 700 kWh, 14.63¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association rate history
2015–2025: +29% change in the average residential rate (10.27¢ → 13.23¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 125 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.51 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 82 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 65 | 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 Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 15 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renville | 339 | 21 | 3,897 | 2025-12-02 |
| Yellow Medicine | 209 | 19 | 1,056 | 2025-03-15 |
| Chippewa | 196 | 17 | 1,643 | 2025-07-27 |
| Lac Qui Parle | 158 | 7 | 355 | 2025-09-20 |
| Lincoln | 134 | 5 | 1,409 | 2025-11-18 |
| Lyon | 76 | 17 | 1,594 | 2025-11-17 |
| Swift | 70 | 10 | 1,224 | 2025-03-15 |
| Redwood | 31 | 10 | 497 | 2025-12-30 |
Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association service area
Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association serves 8 counties in Minnesota and 41 ZIP codes.
Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Renville, Swift, Yellow Medicine
Cities: Marshall, Montevideo, Benson, Granite Falls, Tracy, Ortonville, Canby, Madison, Dawson, Minneota, Appleton, Clara City, Cottonwood
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 4,946 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 43 |
Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.45¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.22¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $26,835,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 229,363 MWh |
| Peak demand | 35 MW summer · 48 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.5% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 40304 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association's electricity rate?
Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association residential customers pay an average of 13.56¢ 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 16% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association electric bill?
About $292 a month. The average Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association home uses 2,154 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association have?
Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association serves 4,946 residential customers and 5,323 customers in total in Minnesota, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association?
In 2025, the average Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association customer was without power for 2 hr 5 min (SAIDI) over 1.51 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 65 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Electric Heat Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association offer net metering for solar?
Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association had 43 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.7 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 Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association before making decisions.