People's Cooperative Services electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
People's Cooperative Services is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 21,741 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.62¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 2% 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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People's Cooperative Services bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $88.10 | $34.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $176.20 | $63.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $264.30 | $93.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $352.40 | $122.70 |
*Off-Peak Electric Space Heating (effective 2012-05-01, $4.70/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.
People's Cooperative Services residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Peak Electric Space Heating | 2012-05-01 | $4.70 | 5.90¢ |
| Dual Fuel Space Heatingtime-of-use | 2012-05-01 | $4.70 | 10.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Single Phase Urbantime-of-use | 2012-05-01 | $26.00 | 12.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Single Phase General Servicetime-of-use | 2012-05-01 | $34.00 | 12.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Electric, Shared/Community Water Well and Septictime-of-use | 2012-05-01 | $18.00 | 12.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
People's Cooperative Services rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (14.18¢ → 17.19¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | People's Cooperative Services | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 99 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.23 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 80 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 45 | 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 People's Cooperative Services's counties, customers averaged 78 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabasha | 248 | 38 | 3,797 | 2025-06-30 |
| Dodge | 174 | 15 | 1,366 | 2025-07-29 |
| Mower | 79 | 21 | 2,412 | 2025-10-19 |
| Winona | 75 | 18 | 3,400 | 2025-09-10 |
| Olmsted | 50 | 22 | 6,014 | 2025-06-05 |
| Fillmore | 35 | 3 | 748 | 2025-01-03 |
People's Cooperative Services service area
People's Cooperative Services serves 6 counties in Minnesota and 38 ZIP codes.
Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona
Cities: Rochester, Winona, Kasson, Stewartville, Byron, Lake City, Goodview, Saint Charles, Pine Island, Plainview, Chatfield, Dodge Center, Wabasha, Eyota, Blooming Prairie, Oronoco, Hayfield, Mantorville, Grand Meadow, Elgin
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 21,741 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 357 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 466 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 3,050 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $144,793 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 734 MWh |
People's Cooperative Services at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.56¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.45¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $59,546,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 380,934 MWh |
| Peak demand | 90 MW summer · 69 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.1% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 14468 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is People's Cooperative Services's electricity rate?
People's Cooperative Services residential customers pay an average of 17.62¢ 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 9% above the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 2% below the U.S. average.
What is the average People's Cooperative Services electric bill?
About $162 a month. The average People's Cooperative Services home uses 919 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $176.
How many customers does People's Cooperative Services have?
People's Cooperative Services serves 21,741 residential customers and 24,017 customers in total in Minnesota, across 6 counties.
How reliable is People's Cooperative Services?
In 2025, the average People's Cooperative Services customer was without power for 99 min (SAIDI) over 1.23 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 45 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does People's Cooperative Services offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Dual Fuel Space Heating. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does People's Cooperative Services offer net metering for solar?
People's Cooperative Services had 466 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 5.8 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 People's Cooperative Services before making decisions.