Electricity rates in 55370 — Plato, MN
Homes in ZIP 55370 pay about 17.3¢ per kWh (Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota, Jan–Aug 2026). The Minnesota average is 17.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 17.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 55370 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 55370
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota Investor Owned | 17.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $100 | 1,230,057 |
| Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn Cooperative · serves McLeod County | 15.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $131 | 53,714 |
| Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn Cooperative · serves McLeod County | 14.1¢ 2024 | $188 | 8,572 |
| McLeod Cooperative Power Assn Cooperative · serves McLeod County | 12.9¢ 2024 | $258 | 7,064 |
| Hutchinson Utilities Comm Municipal · serves McLeod County | 11.1¢ 2024 | $76 | 6,653 |
| Glencoe Light & Power Comm Municipal · serves McLeod County | 11.2¢ 2024 | $76 | 2,585 |
| City of Brownton (MN) Municipal · serves McLeod County | 10.2¢ 2024 | $84 | 439 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for McLeod County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Minnesota price trend
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.
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 about 55370
How much does electricity cost in 55370?
About 17.3¢ per kWh for homes (Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $155.
Who is the electric utility for 55370?
Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota, with about 1,230,057 residential customers in Minnesota; 6 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in MN getting more expensive?
The Minnesota residential average was 17.2¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 1.8% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.