Preston Public Utilities Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
Preston Public Utilities Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 893 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.84¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% 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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Preston Public Utilities Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $148.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $222.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $296.80 |
Preston Public Utilities Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Electric- 31time-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $6.42 | 9.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service- Load Management(Water heater discount)time-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $3.92 | 10.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service- Load Management- 12time-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $6.42 | 10.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service- 11time-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $6.42 | 10.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Preston Public Utilities Comm rate history
2015–2025: +34% change in the average residential rate (10.82¢ → 14.49¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Preston Public Utilities Comm doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Preston Public Utilities Comm's counties, customers averaged 35 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore | 35 | 3 | 748 | 2025-01-03 |
Preston Public Utilities Comm service area
Preston Public Utilities Comm serves Fillmore County in Minnesota.
Fillmore
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Preston Public Utilities Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,149,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 14,834 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15348 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Preston Public Utilities Comm's electricity rate?
Preston Public Utilities Comm residential customers pay an average of 14.84¢ 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% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Preston Public Utilities Comm electric bill?
About $205 a month. The average Preston Public Utilities Comm home uses 1,384 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $148.
How many customers does Preston Public Utilities Comm have?
Preston Public Utilities Comm serves 893 residential customers in Minnesota, across 1 county.
Does Preston Public Utilities Comm offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including All Electric- 31. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Preston Public Utilities Comm before making decisions.