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Cooperative · 21,741 residential customers
People's Cooperative Services electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 17.2¢ per kWh in 2025, 6% above the Minnesota average of 16.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
17.2¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$158/mo
At 919 kWh a month
1-year change
+2.9%
5 years: +16.4%
Average rate by year
202014.8¢
202115.4¢
202215.8¢
202315.8¢
202416.7¢
202517.2¢
People's Cooperative Services bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at People's Cooperative Services's 2025 average rate of 17.2¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | People's Cooperative Services | Minnesota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $86 | $81 |
| 750 kWh | $129 | $122 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $172 | $162 |
| 1,500 kWh | $258 | $243 |
| 2,000 kWh | $344 | $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¢ |
People's Cooperative Services: common questions
- How much does People's Cooperative Services charge per kWh?
- People's Cooperative Services residential customers paid an average of 17.2¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average People's Cooperative Services electric bill?
- The average People's Cooperative Services household used 919 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $158 a month at the average rate.
- Is People's Cooperative Services cheaper than other utilities in Minnesota?
- People's Cooperative Services's average rate is 6% above the Minnesota average of 16.2¢. 40 of 46 utilities in Minnesota have a lower average rate.
- Did People's Cooperative Services raise rates?
- People's Cooperative Services's average residential rate changed +2.9% from 2024 to 2025 and +16.4% since 2020.
- Is my People's Cooperative Services 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 People's Cooperative Services's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.