New Prague Utilities Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
New Prague Utilities Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,777 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.68¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 41% 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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New Prague Utilities Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $53.40 | $67.19 |
| 1,000 kWh | $106.80 | $122.79 |
| 1,500 kWh | $160.20 | $178.39 |
| 2,000 kWh | $213.60 | $233.99 |
*Residential service rates (effective 2017-01-01, $11.59/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.
New Prague Utilities Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential service rates | 2017-01-01 | $11.59 | 11.12¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
New Prague Utilities Comm rate history
2015–2025: -10% change in the average residential rate (11.60¢ → 10.42¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | New Prague Utilities Comm | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 2 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.01 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 57 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 2 | 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 New Prague Utilities Comm's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 11 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Sueur | 216 | 36 | 1,879 | 2025-07-29 |
| Scott | 115 | 24 | 10,366 | 2025-07-29 |
New Prague Utilities Comm service area
New Prague Utilities Comm serves 2 counties in Minnesota.
Le Sueur, Scott
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 21 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
New Prague Utilities Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,378,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 70,791 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13480 |
| Website | www.MNCIPdata.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is New Prague Utilities Comm's electricity rate?
New Prague Utilities Comm residential customers pay an average of 10.68¢ 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 34% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 41% below the U.S. average.
What is the average New Prague Utilities Comm electric bill?
About $167 a month. The average New Prague Utilities Comm home uses 1,562 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $107.
How many customers does New Prague Utilities Comm have?
New Prague Utilities Comm serves 3,777 residential customers in Minnesota, across 2 counties.
How reliable is New Prague Utilities Comm?
In 2019, the average New Prague Utilities Comm customer was without power for 2 min (SAIDI) over 0.01 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 New Prague Utilities Comm before making decisions.