Red River Valley Co-op Power Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
Red River Valley Co-op Power Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,889 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.16¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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 River Valley Co-op Power Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.80 | $89.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131.60 | $147.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $197.40 | $204.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $263.20 | $262.00 |
*Residential - Single Phase (effective 2015-04-01, $32.00/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 River Valley Co-op Power Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential - Single Phase | 2015-04-01 | $32.00 | 11.50¢ |
| Residential - Off-Peak | 2015-04-01 | $2.50 | 6.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Red River Valley Co-op Power Association rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (11.33¢ → 12.84¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Red River Valley Co-op Power Association | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 81 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.62 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 11 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 81 | 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 River Valley Co-op Power Association's counties, customers averaged 119 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman | 402 | 8 | 762 | 2025-06-21 |
| Polk | 176 | 25 | 4,006 | 2025-06-21 |
| Clay | 56 | 10 | 822 | 2025-06-19 |
Red River Valley Co-op Power Association service area
Red River Valley Co-op Power Association serves 3 counties in Minnesota and 9 ZIP codes.
Clay, Norman, 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 |
Red River Valley Co-op Power Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,971,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 139,954 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 26939 |
| Website | www.rrvcoop.com/programs |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Red River Valley Co-op Power Association's electricity rate?
Red River Valley Co-op Power Association residential customers pay an average of 13.16¢ 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 19% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Red River Valley Co-op Power Association electric bill?
About $314 a month. The average Red River Valley Co-op Power Association home uses 2,386 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does Red River Valley Co-op Power Association have?
Red River Valley Co-op Power Association serves 4,889 residential customers in Minnesota, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Red River Valley Co-op Power Association?
In 2019, the average Red River Valley Co-op Power Association customer was without power for 81 min (SAIDI) over 0.62 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 81 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 Red River Valley Co-op Power Association before making decisions.