Electricity rates in 56294 — Wanda, MN
Homes in ZIP 56294 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 56294 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving Redwood County
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota Investor Owned · serves Redwood County | 17.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $100 | 1,230,057 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Redwood County | 12.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $95 | 50,118 |
| Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn Cooperative · serves Redwood County | 12.2¢ 2024 | $249 | 4,931 |
| South Central Electric Assn Cooperative · serves Redwood County | 15.2¢ 2024 | $203 | 4,665 |
| Brown County Rural Elec Assn Cooperative · serves Redwood County | 12.6¢ 2024 | $299 | 4,566 |
| Redwood Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Redwood County | 12.2¢ 2024 | $297 | 4,481 |
| Redwood Falls Public Util Comm Municipal · serves Redwood County | 11.8¢ 2024 | $205 | 2,886 |
| Renville-Sibley Coop Pwr Assn Cooperative · serves Redwood County | 9.0¢ 2024 | $727 | 1,881 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Redwood 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 56294
How much does electricity cost in 56294?
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 56294?
Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota serves Redwood County (EIA service territory), with about 1,230,057 residential customers in Minnesota; 7 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¢.