Runestone Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota · MRO region
Runestone Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 14,349 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.12¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% 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.
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Runestone Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.60 | $23.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $151.20 | $46.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $226.80 | $70.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $302.40 | $93.60 |
*Electric Thermal Storage (effective 2013-05-01), 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.
Runestone Electric Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Thermal Storage | 2013-05-01 | — | 4.68¢ |
| Dual Fuel with automatic backup | 2013-05-01 | — | 5.70¢ |
| Dual Fuel without automatic backup | 2013-05-01 | — | 6.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Runestone Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: +24% change in the average residential rate (11.86¢ → 14.75¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Runestone Electric Association | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 135 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.57 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 86 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 116 | 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 Runestone Electric Association's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 4 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pope | 590 | 34 | 1,792 | 2025-06-20 |
| Grant | 309 | 21 | 3,957 | 2025-11-26 |
| Otter Tail | 232 | 63 | 6,049 | 2025-05-22 |
| Douglas | 157 | 39 | 8,645 | 2025-06-20 |
| Stevens | 151 | 15 | 2,434 | 2025-08-22 |
| Stearns | 141 | 35 | 5,269 | 2025-06-16 |
| Todd | 128 | 37 | 1,806 | 2025-07-15 |
Runestone Electric Association service area
Runestone Electric Association serves 7 counties in Minnesota and 41 ZIP codes.
Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Todd
Cities: Alexandria, Morris, Sauk Centre, Long Prairie, Benson, Glenwood, Osakis, Starbuck, Elbow Lake, Parkers Prairie
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 14,542 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 72 |
Runestone Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.94¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.94¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $34,973,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 241,425 MWh |
| Peak demand | 55 MW summer · 66 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.7% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 16368 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Runestone Electric Association's electricity rate?
Runestone Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 15.12¢ 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 7% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Runestone Electric Association electric bill?
About $180 a month. The average Runestone Electric Association home uses 1,192 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $151.
How many customers does Runestone Electric Association have?
Runestone Electric Association serves 14,349 residential customers and 15,469 customers in total in Minnesota, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Runestone Electric Association?
In 2025, the average Runestone Electric Association customer was without power for 2 hr 15 min (SAIDI) over 1.57 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 116 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Runestone Electric Association offer net metering for solar?
Runestone Electric Association had 72 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.1 MW of capacity. 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 Runestone Electric Association before making decisions.