Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,521 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.11¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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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Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.55 | $28.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $141.10 | $56.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $211.65 | $84.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $282.20 | $113.20 |
*Off Peak service rates (RTOU) (effective 2015-10-01), 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.
Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off Peak service rates (RTOU) | 2015-10-01 | — | 5.66¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (10.88¢ → 13.77¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 16 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.39 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 41 min | — | — |
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 Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN)'s counties, customers averaged 2 hr 45 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kandiyohi | 165 | 24 | 3,282 | 2025-07-28 |
Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) service area
Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) serves Kandiyohi County in Minnesota and 1 ZIP codes.
Kandiyohi
Cities: Willmar
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 8,521 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 13 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 1 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $14,560 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 62 MWh |
Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 12.12¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.63¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $31,994,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 270,312 MWh |
| Peak demand | 55 MW summer · 42 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 0% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 2.4% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20737 |
| Website | www.brightenergysolutions/municipalities |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN)'s electricity rate?
Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) residential customers pay an average of 14.11¢ 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 13% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) electric bill?
About $95 a month. The average Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) home uses 676 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $141.
How many customers does Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) have?
Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) serves 8,521 residential customers and 10,608 customers in total in Minnesota, across 1 county.
How reliable is Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN)?
In 2025, the average Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) customer was without power for 16 min (SAIDI) over 0.39 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) offer net metering for solar?
Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) had 13 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.1 MW of capacity and 1 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 Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) before making decisions.