How Northern States Power Co - Minnesota compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co | 10.93 | 9,048 | -2.94 | -$317 |
| Southeastern Electric Coop Inc | 12.41 | 20,160 | -1.46 | -$157 |
| NorthWestern Energy | 12.56 | 51,467 | -1.31 | -$141 |
| Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop | 12.94 | 22,213 | -0.93 | -$100 |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc | 13.64 | 6,483 | -0.22 | -$24 |
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (this page) | 13.87 | 92,204 | — | — |
5 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | MidAmerican Energy Co | 8.68 | +$560 |
| Lake | Otter Tail Power Co | 10.93 | +$317 |
| Moody | Otter Tail Power Co | 10.93 | +$317 |
| Hanson | Southeastern Electric Coop Inc | 12.41 | +$157 |
| Hutchinson | Southeastern Electric Coop Inc | 12.41 | +$157 |
| McCook | Southeastern Electric Coop Inc | 12.41 | +$157 |
| Miner | Southeastern Electric Coop Inc | 12.41 | +$157 |
| Minnehaha | Southeastern Electric Coop Inc | 12.41 | +$157 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 10 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 14.15 | 13.87 | -2.0% |
| Residential customers | 89,900 | 92,204 | +2.6% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: South Dakota electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Northern States Power Co - Minnesota bill
South Dakota is a regulated retail market — Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: puc.sd.gov.
Counties served (SD, EIA-861 2024)
Hanson · Hutchinson · Lake · Lincoln · McCook · Miner · Minnehaha · Moody · Sanborn · Turner
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Northern States Power Co - Minnesota more expensive than other South Dakota utilities?
- Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customers paid an average 13.87 cents/kWh in 2024 — 6% above the South Dakota volume-weighted average of 13.02 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Northern States Power Co - Minnesota?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and South Dakota has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (puc.sd.gov).
- How many customers does Northern States Power Co - Minnesota have?
- 92,204 residential customers in South Dakota in 2024 across 10 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.