Rochester Public Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
Rochester Public Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 55,728 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 19.38¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 8% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Rochester Public Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $96.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $193.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $290.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $387.60 |
Rochester Public Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential - Time of Usetime-of-use | 2023-01-01 | $20.50 | 7.4¢ (12am–8am, 10pm–12am) · 17.9¢ (8am–4pm, 8pm–10pm) · 30.1¢ (4pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service Ratetime-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $16.40 | 11.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - High Efficiency HVAC Ratetime-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $16.40 | 12.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Dual Fuel Rate | 2015-01-01 | $0.00 | 6.21¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Rochester Public Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +42% change in the average residential rate (13.11¢ → 18.58¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Rochester Public Utilities | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 33 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.55 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 60 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 24 | 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 Rochester Public Utilities's counties, customers averaged 50 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olmsted | 50 | 22 | 6,014 | 2025-06-05 |
Rochester Public Utilities service area
Rochester Public Utilities serves Olmsted County in Minnesota and 5 ZIP codes.
Olmsted
Cities: Rochester
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 258 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 963 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 16 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 2,027 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $930,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 4,998 MWh |
Rochester Public Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 14.37¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 13.36¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $179,275,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,157,991 MWh |
| Peak demand | 260 MW summer · 174 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 8% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 2.8% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 16181 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rochester Public Utilities's electricity rate?
Rochester Public Utilities residential customers pay an average of 19.38¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 19% above the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 8% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Rochester Public Utilities electric bill?
About $113 a month. The average Rochester Public Utilities home uses 581 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $194.
How many customers does Rochester Public Utilities have?
Rochester Public Utilities serves 55,728 residential customers and 60,963 customers in total in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is Rochester Public Utilities?
In 2025, the average Rochester Public Utilities customer was without power for 33 min (SAIDI) over 0.55 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 24 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Rochester Public Utilities offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential - Time of Use. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Rochester Public Utilities offer net metering for solar?
Rochester Public Utilities had 963 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 6.3 MW of capacity and 16 solar-paired batteries. 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 Rochester Public Utilities before making decisions.