P K M Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
P K M Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,087 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.63¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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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P K M Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $219.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $292.60 |
P K M Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +15% change in the average residential rate (12.37¢ → 14.28¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | P K M Electric Co-op | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 84 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.21 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 6 hr 39 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 84 | 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 P K M Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 34 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk | 176 | 25 | 4,006 | 2025-06-21 |
| Marshall | 90 | 12 | 400 | 2025-01-29 |
| Kittson | 77 | 9 | 480 | 2025-10-26 |
P K M Electric Co-op service area
P K M Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in Minnesota and 7 ZIP codes.
Kittson, Marshall, Polk
Cities: East Grand Forks
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
P K M Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $16,039,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 112,354 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 14178 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is P K M Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
P K M Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.63¢ 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 10% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average P K M Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $335 a month. The average P K M Electric Co-op home uses 2,291 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $146.
How many customers does P K M Electric Co-op have?
P K M Electric Co-op serves 4,087 residential customers in Minnesota, across 3 counties.
How reliable is P K M Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average P K M Electric Co-op customer was without power for 84 min (SAIDI) over 0.21 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 84 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 P K M Electric Co-op before making decisions.