Brainerd Public Utilities Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh

Residential rates for Brainerd Public Utilities and how they compare to the Minnesota average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.

Data through 2024 EIA-861, verified Oct 12, 2026

Residential customers of Brainerd Public Utilities average $75.99/month at 12.15¢/kWh — below the Minnesota average of $124.46.

Avg bill (2024)$75.99/moannual average Rate12.15¢/kWh Res. customers6,956 Bill rank#50 in MNof tracked utilities

Where Brainerd Public Utilities rates are heading

Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.

Brainerd Public Utilities price per kWh (annual) ▲ 0.4% over 2019–2024
Brainerd Public Utilities price per kWh (annual) 12.1¢ 12.1¢ 12.1¢ 12.1¢ 2019 2024

Rate context in Minnesota

Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Brainerd Public Utilities's 2024 annual figure.

Minnesota price per kWh (12 months) ▲ 3.5% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Minnesota price per kWh (12 months) 15.0¢ 16.2¢ 17.5¢ 17.5¢ Jul 25 Jun 26

Brainerd Public Utilities vs its state

Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.

MeasureBrainerd Public UtilitiesMinnesota (latest month)
Avg bill $75.99/mo $124.46/mo
Rate 12.15¢/kWh 17.52¢/kWh

Common questions

How much is the average electric bill with Brainerd Public Utilities?

Brainerd Public Utilities residential customers averaged $75.99 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $911.86 per year.

What does Brainerd Public Utilities charge per kWh?

Brainerd Public Utilities averaged 12.15¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.

How does Brainerd Public Utilities compare to the Minnesota average?

Brainerd Public Utilities bills average $75.99 — lower than the Minnesota average of $124.46 (latest EIA month).

How many customers does Brainerd Public Utilities serve?

Brainerd Public Utilities served 6,956 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in MN.

Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Brainerd Public Utilities. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.