Rates by state / Minnesota / BENCO Electric Cooperative
Cooperative · 18,500 residential customers
BENCO Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 16.1¢ per kWh in 2025, 0% above the Minnesota average of 16.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
16.1¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$158/mo
At 978 kWh a month
1-year change
+7.4%
5 years: +16.3%
Average rate by year
202013.9¢
202114.4¢
202214.8¢
202315.2¢
202415.0¢
202516.1¢
BENCO Electric Cooperative bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at BENCO Electric Cooperative's 2025 average rate of 16.1¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | BENCO Electric Cooperative | Minnesota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81 | $81 |
| 750 kWh | $121 | $122 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $161 | $162 |
| 1,500 kWh | $242 | $243 |
| 2,000 kWh | $323 | $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¢ |
| Rochester Public Utilities | 55,728 | 18.6¢ |
| Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn | 54,582 | 15.0¢ |
| Otter Tail Power Co | 50,219 | 11.3¢ |
BENCO Electric Cooperative: common questions
- How much does BENCO Electric Cooperative charge per kWh?
- BENCO Electric Cooperative residential customers paid an average of 16.1¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average BENCO Electric Cooperative electric bill?
- The average BENCO Electric Cooperative household used 978 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $158 a month at the average rate.
- Is BENCO Electric Cooperative cheaper than other utilities in Minnesota?
- BENCO Electric Cooperative's average rate is 0% above the Minnesota average of 16.2¢. 33 of 46 utilities in Minnesota have a lower average rate.
- Did BENCO Electric Cooperative raise rates?
- BENCO Electric Cooperative's average residential rate changed +7.4% from 2024 to 2025 and +16.3% since 2020.
- Is my BENCO Electric Cooperative 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 BENCO Electric Cooperative's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.