North Star Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
North Star Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,984 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.21¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 10% 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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North Star Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81.05 |
| 1,000 kWh | $162.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $243.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $324.20 |
North Star Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (13.38¢ → 15.81¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | North Star Electric Co-op | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 111 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.23 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 90 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 92 | 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 North Star Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 14 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis | 211 | 53 | 7,769 | 2025-07-27 |
| Koochiching | 109 | 23 | 2,529 | 2025-04-01 |
| Roseau | 22 | 5 | 258 | 2025-07-16 |
North Star Electric Co-op service area
North Star Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in Minnesota and 19 ZIP codes.
Koochiching, Lake of The Woods, Roseau, St Louis
Cities: Duluth, International Falls, Warroad, Baudette
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
North Star Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $16,940,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 107,115 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13731 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is North Star Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
North Star Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.21¢ 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 0% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 10% below the U.S. average.
What is the average North Star Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $207 a month. The average North Star Electric Co-op home uses 1,278 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $162.
How many customers does North Star Electric Co-op have?
North Star Electric Co-op serves 6,984 residential customers in Minnesota, across 4 counties.
How reliable is North Star Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average North Star Electric Co-op customer was without power for 111 min (SAIDI) over 1.23 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 92 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 North Star Electric Co-op before making decisions.