New Ulm Public Utilities Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
New Ulm Public Utilities Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,448 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.46¢/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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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New Ulm Public Utilities Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.30 | $55.67 |
| 1,000 kWh | $144.60 | $104.35 |
| 1,500 kWh | $216.90 | $153.03 |
| 2,000 kWh | $289.20 | $201.70 |
*WHOLE HOUSE HEATING RATE (effective 2012-09-01, $7.00/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.
New Ulm Public Utilities Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHOLE HOUSE HEATING RATE | 2012-09-01 | $7.00 | 9.74¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATE | 2012-09-01 | $9.00 | 11.12¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
New Ulm Public Utilities Comm rate history
2015–2025: +2% change in the average residential rate (13.77¢ → 14.11¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | New Ulm Public Utilities Comm | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 68 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.70 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 98 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 11 | 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 Ulm Public Utilities Comm's counties, customers averaged 0 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2025-11-12 |
New Ulm Public Utilities Comm service area
New Ulm Public Utilities Comm serves Brown County in Minnesota and 2 ZIP codes.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
New Ulm Public Utilities Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $26,854,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 190,298 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13488 |
| Website | www.newulmmn.gov |
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Frequently asked questions
What is New Ulm Public Utilities Comm's electricity rate?
New Ulm Public Utilities Comm residential customers pay an average of 14.46¢ 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 New Ulm Public Utilities Comm electric bill?
About $308 a month. The average New Ulm Public Utilities Comm home uses 2,129 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $145.
How many customers does New Ulm Public Utilities Comm have?
New Ulm Public Utilities Comm serves 7,448 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is New Ulm Public Utilities Comm?
In 2019, the average New Ulm Public Utilities Comm customer was without power for 68 min (SAIDI) over 0.70 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 11 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 Ulm Public Utilities Comm before making decisions.