Minnesota Electricity Rates
Residential rate
16.39¢/kWh
-13% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#27
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$144
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $44.84 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $139.51 |
| Window AC unit | $35.87 |
| Portable AC unit | $43.85 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $59.79 |
| Heat pump water heater | $14.95 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $14.95 |
| Washing machine | $1.25 |
| Dishwasher | $6.48 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $5.98 |
| Chest freezer | $6.98 |
| Electric oven | $12.46 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Minnesota
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.32/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Minnesota rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.