Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 54,582 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.45¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 14% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $77.25 | $48.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $154.50 | $89.25 |
| 1,500 kWh | $231.75 | $129.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $309.00 | $170.25 |
*General Service (effective 2011-05-01, $8.25/month customer charge), 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.
Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service | 2011-05-01 | $8.25 | 8.10¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: +35% change in the average residential rate (11.12¢ → 14.99¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 45 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.56 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 80 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 29 | 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 Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 6 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin | 217 | 47 | 38,258 | 2025-06-29 |
| Meeker | 170 | 16 | 1,366 | 2025-08-16 |
| Stearns | 141 | 35 | 5,269 | 2025-06-16 |
| Carver | 134 | 27 | 3,449 | 2025-07-29 |
| Wright | 92 | 30 | 6,025 | 2025-01-13 |
| McLeod | 72 | 15 | 1,810 | 2025-06-13 |
| Sherburne | 68 | 23 | 2,362 | 2025-04-04 |
Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association service area
Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association serves 7 counties in Minnesota and 44 ZIP codes.
Carver, Hennepin, McLeod, Meeker, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright
Cities: Minneapolis, West Coon Rapids, Ramsey, Chaska, Elk River, Champlin, Anoka, Saint Michael, Buffalo, Otsego, Monticello, Rogers, Waconia, Big Lake, Mound, Victoria, Orono, Shorewood, Albertville, Minnetrista, Medina, Delano, Corcoran, Dayton, Wayzata, Nowthen, Rockford, Watertown, Deephaven, Independence, Norwood Young America, Annandale, Montrose, Greenfield, Osseo, Cokato, Winsted, Excelsior, Maple Lake, Howard Lake
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 54,582 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 688 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 390 |
Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.27¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.92¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $131,316,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 946,928 MWh |
| Peak demand | 202 MW summer · 161 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.2% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20996 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association's electricity rate?
Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 15.45¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 5% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 14% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association electric bill?
About $145 a month. The average Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association home uses 936 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $155.
How many customers does Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association have?
Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association serves 54,582 residential customers and 57,130 customers in total in Minnesota, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association?
In 2025, the average Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association customer was without power for 45 min (SAIDI) over 0.56 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 29 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association offer time-of-use rates?
Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association reports offering time-of-use rates to residential customers. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association offer net metering for solar?
Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association had 390 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 4.3 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 Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association before making decisions.