How Otter Tail Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Otter Tail Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Marshall | 9.70 | 5,857 | -1.64 | -$177 |
| Otter Tail Power Co (this page) | 11.34 | 50,118 | — | — |
| City of Moorhead | 11.38 | 18,180 | +0.04 | +$5 |
| City of Alexandria | 11.57 | 8,758 | +0.23 | +$25 |
| Willmar Municipal Utilities | 12.21 | 8,662 | +0.88 | +$95 |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative | 13.28 | 27,239 | +1.94 | +$210 |
| Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp | 13.33 | 44,698 | +1.99 | +$215 |
| Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Assn | 13.44 | 11,200 | +2.10 | +$227 |
| Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn | 13.88 | 26,138 | +2.54 | +$274 |
| Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn | 14.09 | 8,572 | +2.75 | +$298 |
| Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc | 14.35 | 13,948 | +3.01 | +$325 |
| Runestone Electric Assn | 14.36 | 14,282 | +3.02 | +$327 |
15 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Otter Tail Power. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Otter Tail Power customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Otter Tail Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Otter Tail Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittson | City of Marshall | 9.70 | +$177 |
| Lyon | City of Marshall | 9.70 | +$177 |
| Marshall | City of Marshall | 9.70 | +$177 |
| Pennington | City of Marshall | 9.70 | +$177 |
| Red Lake | City of Marshall | 9.70 | +$177 |
| Roseau | City of Marshall | 9.70 | +$177 |
| Traverse | City of Marshall | 9.70 | +$177 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.07 | 11.34 | +2.4% |
| Residential customers | 49,999 | 50,118 | +0.2% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Minnesota electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Otter Tail Power bill
Minnesota is a regulated retail market — Otter Tail Power customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: mn.gov/puc.
Counties served (MN, EIA-861 2024)
Becker · Beltrami · Big Stone · Cass · Chippewa · Clay · Clearwater · Douglas · Grant · Kandiyohi · Kittson · Lac Qui Parle · Lincoln · Lyon · Mahnomen · Marshall · Norman · Otter Tail · Pennington · Polk · Pope · Red Lake · Redwood · Roseau · Stevens · Swift · Todd · Traverse · Wilkin · Yellow Medicine
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Otter Tail Power Co more expensive than other Minnesota utilities?
- Otter Tail Power Co customers paid an average 11.34 cents/kWh in 2024 — 28% below the Minnesota volume-weighted average of 15.64 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Otter Tail Power Co?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Minnesota has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (mn.gov/puc).
- How many customers does Otter Tail Power Co have?
- 50,118 residential customers in Minnesota in 2024 across 30 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.