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Municipal · 55,728 residential customers
Rochester Public Utilities electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 18.6¢ per kWh in 2025, 15% above the Minnesota average of 16.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
18.6¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$108/mo
At 581 kWh a month
1-year change
+3.7%
5 years: +24.6%
Average rate by year
202014.9¢
202114.9¢
202215.6¢
202316.9¢
202417.9¢
202518.6¢
Rochester Public Utilities bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Rochester Public Utilities's 2025 average rate of 18.6¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Rochester Public Utilities | Minnesota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (about average here) | $93 | $81 |
| 750 kWh | $139 | $122 |
| 1,000 kWh | $186 | $162 |
| 1,500 kWh | $279 | $243 |
| 2,000 kWh | $372 | $324 |
Other utilities in Minnesota
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | 1,243,236 | 17.1¢ |
| Connexus Energy | 136,082 | 14.1¢ |
| ALLETE, Inc. | 126,520 | 15.9¢ |
| Dakota Electric Association | 109,148 | 15.6¢ |
| East Central Energy | 55,839 | 17.6¢ |
| Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn | 54,582 | 15.0¢ |
| Otter Tail Power Co | 50,219 | 11.3¢ |
| Lake Country Power | 47,386 | 18.3¢ |
Rochester Public Utilities: common questions
- How much does Rochester Public Utilities charge per kWh?
- Rochester Public Utilities residential customers paid an average of 18.6¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Rochester Public Utilities electric bill?
- The average Rochester Public Utilities household used 581 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $108 a month at the average rate.
- Is Rochester Public Utilities cheaper than other utilities in Minnesota?
- Rochester Public Utilities's average rate is 15% above the Minnesota average of 16.2¢. 44 of 46 utilities in Minnesota have a lower average rate.
- Did Rochester Public Utilities raise rates?
- Rochester Public Utilities's average residential rate changed +3.7% from 2024 to 2025 and +24.6% since 2020.
- Is my Rochester Public Utilities 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 Rochester Public Utilities's average.
Got a Rochester Public Utilities bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.