Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,389 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.69¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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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Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $136.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $205.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $273.80 |
Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (11.28¢ → 13.36¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 73 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.83 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 88 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 66 | 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 Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 7 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass | 591 | 69 | 7,469 | 2025-06-21 |
| Hubbard | 270 | 22 | 3,580 | 2025-06-21 |
| Otter Tail | 232 | 63 | 6,049 | 2025-05-22 |
| Morrison | 202 | 41 | 4,392 | 2025-06-29 |
| Becker | 175 | 46 | 2,140 | 2025-05-15 |
| Douglas | 157 | 39 | 8,645 | 2025-06-20 |
| Todd | 128 | 37 | 1,806 | 2025-07-15 |
| Wadena | 57 | 10 | 2,062 | 2025-11-25 |
Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op service area
Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op serves 8 counties in Minnesota and 1 ZIP codes.
Becker, Cass, Douglas, Hubbard, Morrison, Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena
Cities: Detroit Lakes
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $24,930,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 186,544 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 27422 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.69¢ 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 16% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $227 a month. The average Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op home uses 1,656 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $137.
How many customers does Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op have?
Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op serves 9,389 residential customers in Minnesota, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op customer was without power for 73 min (SAIDI) over 0.83 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 66 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 Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op before making decisions.