Rates by state / Minnesota / ALLETE, Inc.
Investor Owned · 126,520 residential customers
ALLETE, Inc. electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 15.9¢ per kWh in 2025, 2% below the Minnesota average of 16.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
15.9¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$107/mo
At 673 kWh a month
1-year change
+1.3%
5 years: +41.9%
Average rate by year
202011.2¢
202112.7¢
202213.8¢
202314.0¢
202415.7¢
202515.9¢
ALLETE, Inc. bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at ALLETE, Inc.'s 2025 average rate of 15.9¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | ALLETE, Inc. | Minnesota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79 | $81 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $119 | $122 |
| 1,000 kWh | $159 | $162 |
| 1,500 kWh | $238 | $243 |
| 2,000 kWh | $317 | $324 |
Other utilities in Minnesota
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | 1,243,236 | 17.1¢ |
| Connexus Energy | 136,082 | 14.1¢ |
| Dakota Electric Association | 109,148 | 15.6¢ |
| East Central Energy | 55,839 | 17.6¢ |
| Rochester Public Utilities | 55,728 | 18.6¢ |
| Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn | 54,582 | 15.0¢ |
| Otter Tail Power Co | 50,219 | 11.3¢ |
| Lake Country Power | 47,386 | 18.3¢ |
ALLETE, Inc.: common questions
- How much does ALLETE, Inc. charge per kWh?
- ALLETE, Inc. residential customers paid an average of 15.9¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average ALLETE, Inc. electric bill?
- The average ALLETE, Inc. household used 673 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $107 a month at the average rate.
- Is ALLETE, Inc. cheaper than other utilities in Minnesota?
- ALLETE, Inc.'s average rate is 2% below the Minnesota average of 16.2¢. 31 of 46 utilities in Minnesota have a lower average rate.
- Did ALLETE, Inc. raise rates?
- ALLETE, Inc.'s average residential rate changed +1.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +41.9% since 2020.
- Is my ALLETE, Inc. bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Minnesota homes and your rate with ALLETE, Inc.'s average.
Got a ALLETE, Inc. bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.