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Cooperative · 10,788 residential customers
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 16.5¢ per kWh in 2025, 1% above the Minnesota average of 16.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
16.5¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$161/mo
At 980 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.3%
5 years: +13.0%
Average rate by year
202014.6¢
202114.5¢
202214.5¢
202315.4¢
202415.6¢
202516.5¢
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric's 2025 average rate of 16.5¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Minnesota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $82 | $81 |
| 750 kWh | $123 | $122 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $165 | $162 |
| 1,500 kWh | $247 | $243 |
| 2,000 kWh | $329 | $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¢ |
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric: common questions
- How much does Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric charge per kWh?
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric residential customers paid an average of 16.5¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric electric bill?
- The average Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric household used 980 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $161 a month at the average rate.
- Is Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric cheaper than other utilities in Minnesota?
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric's average rate is 1% above the Minnesota average of 16.2¢. 36 of 46 utilities in Minnesota have a lower average rate.
- Did Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric raise rates?
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric's average residential rate changed +5.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +13.0% since 2020.
- Is my Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric 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 Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.