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BENCO Electric Cooperative Electricity Rates

BENCO Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 15.0¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $141.60 per month — 3% below the Minnesota state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.

Residential rate

15.0¢/kWh

EIA-861, 2024, bundled

Average bill

$141.60

per month, residential

Vs MN average

-3%

15.4¢/kWh state avg

What a BENCO Electric Cooperative bill looks like by usage

Monthly cost at BENCO Electric Cooperative's effective 15.0¢/kWh rate vs the Minnesota average of 15.4¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.

Monthly usageBENCO Electric CooperativeMN average
500 kWh$75.15$77.25
750 kWh$112.73$115.88
1,000 kWh$150.30$154.50
1,250 kWh$187.88$193.13
1,500 kWh$225.45$231.75
2,000 kWh$300.60$309.00

EV charging cost on BENCO Electric Cooperative

Rate is pre-filled to BENCO Electric Cooperative's 15.0¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.

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Frequently asked questions

BENCO Electric Cooperative's average residential rate is 15.0¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024). That's the effective bundled rate — total residential revenue divided by kWh sold — so it includes supply, delivery, and riders, not just the advertised energy charge.

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