Princeton Public Utilities Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
Princeton Public Utilities Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,958 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.85¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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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Princeton Public Utilities Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.25 | $78.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $128.50 | $143.25 |
| 1,500 kWh | $192.75 | $207.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $257.00 | $272.25 |
*Residential Service (effective 2010-02-01, $14.25/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.
Princeton Public Utilities Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2010-02-01 | $14.25 | 12.90¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Princeton Public Utilities Comm rate history
2015–2025: -19% change in the average residential rate (15.40¢ → 12.54¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Princeton Public Utilities Comm | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 17 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.11 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 35 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 7 | 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 Princeton Public Utilities Comm's counties, customers averaged 63 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburne | 68 | 23 | 2,362 | 2025-04-04 |
| Mille Lacs | 50 | 9 | 562 | 2025-06-17 |
Princeton Public Utilities Comm service area
Princeton Public Utilities Comm serves 2 counties in Minnesota.
Mille Lacs, Sherburne
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Princeton Public Utilities Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,989,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 55,745 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15387 |
| Website | www.MNCIPdata.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Princeton Public Utilities Comm's electricity rate?
Princeton Public Utilities Comm residential customers pay an average of 12.85¢ 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 21% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Princeton Public Utilities Comm electric bill?
About $202 a month. The average Princeton Public Utilities Comm home uses 1,570 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $129.
How many customers does Princeton Public Utilities Comm have?
Princeton Public Utilities Comm serves 2,958 residential customers in Minnesota, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Princeton Public Utilities Comm?
In 2019, the average Princeton Public Utilities Comm customer was without power for 17 min (SAIDI) over 0.11 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 7 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 Princeton Public Utilities Comm before making decisions.