Rates by state / Minnesota / Brainerd Public Utilities
Municipal · 7,014 residential customers
Brainerd Public Utilities electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 12.1¢ per kWh in 2025, 25% below the Minnesota average of 16.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
12.1¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$80/mo
At 662 kWh a month
1-year change
-0.4%
5 years: –
Average rate by year
202412.2¢
202512.1¢
Brainerd Public Utilities bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Brainerd Public Utilities's 2025 average rate of 12.1¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Brainerd Public Utilities | Minnesota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61 | $81 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $91 | $122 |
| 1,000 kWh | $121 | $162 |
| 1,500 kWh | $182 | $243 |
| 2,000 kWh | $242 | $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¢ |
Brainerd Public Utilities: common questions
- How much does Brainerd Public Utilities charge per kWh?
- Brainerd Public Utilities residential customers paid an average of 12.1¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Brainerd Public Utilities electric bill?
- The average Brainerd Public Utilities household used 662 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $80 a month at the average rate.
- Is Brainerd Public Utilities cheaper than other utilities in Minnesota?
- Brainerd Public Utilities's average rate is 25% below the Minnesota average of 16.2¢. 6 of 46 utilities in Minnesota have a lower average rate.
- Did Brainerd Public Utilities raise rates?
- Brainerd Public Utilities's average residential rate changed -0.4% from 2024 to 2025.
- Is my Brainerd 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 Brainerd Public Utilities's average.
Got a Brainerd Public Utilities bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.