Red Lake Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
Red Lake Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 5,844 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.70¢/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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Red Lake Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.50 | $33.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $147.00 | $60.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $220.50 | $88.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $294.00 | $115.50 |
*Off-peak Electric Heating Rates - Category III- Residential (effective 2011-09-10, $5.50/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.
Red Lake Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-peak Electric Heating Rates - Category III- Residential | 2011-09-10 | $5.50 | 5.50¢ |
| General Service - 1.5 to 10 kVA - Residentialtime-of-use | 2011-09-10 | $27.00 | 9.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Off-peak Electric Heating Rates - Residential- Category II | 2011-09-10 | $5.50 | 5.50¢ |
| Off-peak Electric Heating Rates - Category I - Residential | 2011-09-10 | $5.50 | 7.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Red Lake Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (11.28¢ → 14.35¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Red Lake Electric Co-op | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 130 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.74 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 56 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 130 | 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 Red Lake Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 15 hr 19 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beltrami | 1,977 | 46 | 22,983 | 2025-06-21 |
| Red Lake | 268 | 4 | 1,323 | 2025-07-27 |
| Polk | 176 | 25 | 4,006 | 2025-06-21 |
| Marshall | 90 | 12 | 400 | 2025-01-29 |
| Clearwater | 14 | 3 | 106 | 2025-07-26 |
| Pennington | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2025-06-21 |
Red Lake Electric Co-op service area
Red Lake Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Minnesota and 5 ZIP codes.
Beltrami, Clearwater, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake
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 |
Red Lake Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $16,192,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 112,871 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 26934 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Red Lake Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Red Lake Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.70¢ 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 Red Lake Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $237 a month. The average Red Lake Electric Co-op home uses 1,609 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $147.
How many customers does Red Lake Electric Co-op have?
Red Lake Electric Co-op serves 5,844 residential customers in Minnesota, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Red Lake Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Red Lake Electric Co-op customer was without power for 2 hr 10 min (SAIDI) over 0.74 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 10 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Red Lake Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including General Service - 1.5 to 10 kVA - Residential. 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 Red Lake Electric Co-op before making decisions.