Rates by state / Minnesota / East Central Energy
Cooperative · 55,839 residential customers
East Central Energy electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 17.6¢ per kWh in 2025, 9% above the Minnesota average of 16.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
17.6¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$151/mo
At 857 kWh a month
1-year change
+4.4%
5 years: +17.5%
Average rate by year
202015.0¢
202116.0¢
202215.6¢
202315.8¢
202416.9¢
202517.6¢
East Central Energy bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at East Central Energy's 2025 average rate of 17.6¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | East Central Energy | Minnesota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $88 | $81 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $132 | $122 |
| 1,000 kWh | $176 | $162 |
| 1,500 kWh | $264 | $243 |
| 2,000 kWh | $353 | $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¢ |
| 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¢ |
East Central Energy: common questions
- How much does East Central Energy charge per kWh?
- East Central Energy residential customers paid an average of 17.6¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average East Central Energy electric bill?
- The average East Central Energy household used 857 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $151 a month at the average rate.
- Is East Central Energy cheaper than other utilities in Minnesota?
- East Central Energy's average rate is 9% above the Minnesota average of 16.2¢. 42 of 46 utilities in Minnesota have a lower average rate.
- Did East Central Energy raise rates?
- East Central Energy's average residential rate changed +4.4% from 2024 to 2025 and +17.5% since 2020.
- Is my East Central Energy 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 East Central Energy's average.
Got a East Central Energy bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.