Rates

Single-Phase Service Rate

Monthly Availability Charge: $25.00 per month

Monthly Energy Charge

The first 700 kWhs per month @ $0.1382 per kWh. Over 700 kWhs per month @ $0.1182 per kWh.

Electric Heat Rates

• Electric heat is sub-metered and billed at special low rates.
• Rates are capable of lowering heating costs up to 40%.

Dual Heat Rate is $0.044 per kWh, October-April and $0.091 per kWh, May-September

• Consumer must have permanently wired electric heat capable of heating an entire building.
• Consumer must have an automatic fossil fuel backup capable of heating an entire building.
• Consumer must agree to use electric heat for 100% of their heating needs, all the time.

Electric Heat Rate is $0.048 per kWh, October-April and $0.095 per kWh, May-September

• Any permanently wired-in electric heat qualifies.
• No backup is required.

Fees/Tax Exemptions

Fees

• Deposit Fee $200

• Account Transfer Fee $5
• Connection Fee $25
• Reconnect Fee during business hours $100
• Delinquent Charge of 1.5% on past due balances
• Collection Fee (Trip Charge) $50
• Returned Check Charge $20
• Disconnect Notice Fee $20

Sales Tax Exemptions

If you heat your home with electric heat, that energy can be sales tax exempt during the winter months. You can also claim an agricultural sales tax exemption. Contact Minnesota Valley Office Department at 320.269.2163 or 800.247.5051.

Click here to download the Electric Heating Sales Tax Exemption Form