EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative electricity rates

Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (cooperative) residential customers paid about 15.2¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $128 for 848 kWh a month.

Avg. home price15.2¢per kWh
Residential customers17,842MN, 2024
Avg. monthly use848kWh
Commercial12.1¢per kWh
Industrial8.7¢per kWh

What a month costs with Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative

500 kWh / month$76
900 kWh / month$136
1,200 kWh / month$182

Monthly cost at the average price of 15.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

11¢13¢15¢17¢19¢20222023202420252026Minnesota averageU.S. average 11¢13¢15¢17¢19¢20222023202420252026Minnesota averageU.S. average
Minnesota averageU.S. average
Aug 202617.2¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+1.8%16.9¢
vs. 5 years ago+22.8%14.0¢
Record high17.5¢Jun 2026
Avg. home bill$145844 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, West North Central13.1¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West North Central region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

By state

StateHome price (2024)Avg. billCustomers
Minnesota15.2¢$12817,842
Iowa17.0¢$2366

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative’s electricity rate?

About 15.2¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative electric bill?

$128 a month in 2024, for an average of 848 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative cheaper than the Minnesota average?

Yes: 15.2¢ versus the Minnesota average of 17.2¢ (Aug 2026).