Wild Rice Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
Wild Rice Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 14,001 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.06¢/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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Wild Rice Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.30 | $54.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $150.60 | $106.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $225.90 | $158.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $301.20 | $210.50 |
*Village and Residential Service (effective 2012-03-18), 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.
Wild Rice Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village and Residential Service | 2012-03-18 | — | 10.90¢ first 500 kWh, 10.40¢ after |
| Farm and Home Service | 2012-03-18 | — | 10.90¢ first 500 kWh, 10.40¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Wild Rice Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +24% change in the average residential rate (11.87¢ → 14.70¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Wild Rice Electric Co-op | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 688 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.67 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 18 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 259 | 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 Wild Rice Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 20 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen | 466 | 20 | 1,887 | 2025-10-11 |
| Polk | 176 | 25 | 4,006 | 2025-06-21 |
| Becker | 175 | 46 | 2,140 | 2025-05-15 |
| Clay | 56 | 10 | 822 | 2025-06-19 |
| Clearwater | 14 | 3 | 106 | 2025-07-26 |
Wild Rice Electric Co-op service area
Wild Rice Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in Minnesota and 40 ZIP codes.
Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Polk
Cities: Detroit Lakes, East Grand Forks, Crookston, Barnesville, Hawley, Ada, Fosston, Bagley, Glyndon, Frazee, Mahnomen
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 13,997 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 82 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 6,570 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $215,515 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 2,149 MWh |
Wild Rice Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.17¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.49¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $38,531,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 276,734 MWh |
| Peak demand | 49 MW summer · 74 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.3% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20639 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wild Rice Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Wild Rice Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.06¢ 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 Wild Rice Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $186 a month. The average Wild Rice Electric Co-op home uses 1,237 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $151.
How many customers does Wild Rice Electric Co-op have?
Wild Rice Electric Co-op serves 14,001 residential customers and 14,862 customers in total in Minnesota, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Wild Rice Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Wild Rice Electric Co-op customer was without power for 11 hr 28 min (SAIDI) over 2.67 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 19 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Wild Rice Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Wild Rice Electric Co-op had 82 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.9 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 Wild Rice Electric Co-op before making decisions.