East Central Energy Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for East Central Energy and how they compare to the Minnesota average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of East Central Energy average $138.48/month at 16.89¢/kWh — above the Minnesota average of $124.46.
Where East Central Energy rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15.46¢/kWh | $134.02/mo | 49,796 |
| 2020 | 15.01¢/kWh | $129.29/mo | 50,879 |
| 2021 | 15.98¢/kWh | $138.35/mo | 51,655 |
| 2022 | 15.61¢/kWh | $137.35/mo | 52,366 |
| 2023 | 15.79¢/kWh | $134.24/mo | 54,802 |
| 2024 | 16.89¢/kWh | $138.48/mo | 55,250 |
Rate context in Minnesota
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for East Central Energy's 2024 annual figure.
East Central Energy vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | East Central Energy | Minnesota (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $138.48/mo | $124.46/mo |
| Rate | 16.89¢/kWh | 17.52¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with East Central Energy?
East Central Energy residential customers averaged $138.48 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,661.81 per year.
What does East Central Energy charge per kWh?
East Central Energy averaged 16.89¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does East Central Energy compare to the Minnesota average?
East Central Energy bills average $138.48 — higher than the Minnesota average of $124.46 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does East Central Energy serve?
East Central Energy served 55,250 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 East Central Energy. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.