What is the average electricity rate in Fergus Falls, Minnesota?

The average residential electricity rate in Fergus Falls is approximately 16.95¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Fergus Falls?

Natural gas customers in Fergus Falls pay an average of $101 per month. The rate is approximately $1.00/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Fergus Falls, Minnesota?

Electricity in Fergus Falls is distributed by Xcel Energy (Northern States Power) and Minnesota Power (ALLETE). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Fergus Falls?

Fergus Falls natural gas service is provided by CenterPoint Energy Minnesota and Xcel Energy Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Fergus Falls electricity rates compare to Minnesota averages?

Fergus Falls's electricity rate of 16.95¢/kWh is below the Minnesota state average of 16.95¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Fergus Falls?

To start electric service in Fergus Falls, contact Xcel Energy (Northern States Power) and Minnesota Power (ALLETE). For gas service, contact CenterPoint Energy Minnesota and Xcel Energy Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Fergus Falls, Minnesota Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Fergus Falls, Minnesota

In Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Xcel Energy (Northern States Power) handles electricity distribution and CenterPoint Energy Minnesota manages natural gas service. Minnesota residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs. As a regulated market, $util0 is the sole electricity provider for $city_name.

Compared to the Minnesota state average of 16.95¢/kWh/kWh, Fergus Falls's electricity rate of 16.95¢/kWh is 0.00¢ below the Minnesota average. As Minnesota has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Fergus Falls

Xcel Energy (Northern States Power)
Minnesota Power (ALLETE)
Otter Tail Power
Great Plains Energy

Natural Gas Utility in Fergus Falls

CenterPoint Energy Minnesota
Xcel Energy Gas
Great Plains Natural Gas

Fergus Falls vs Minnesota Energy Rates

Metric	Fergus Falls	Minnesota Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	16.95¢	16.95¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.00	$1.00	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$106	$106	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$101	$101	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Fergus Falls Residents

As a Minnesota city, Fergus Falls residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
✅ Conservation Applied to Residential Housing (CARH)
✅ Weatherization Assistance
✅ CenterPoint Energy Rebates

Energy-Saving Tips for Fergus Falls Residents

✓ Ensure attic insulation is at least R-49 — Michigan and Wisconsin winters demand maximum insulation.
✓ Install a high-efficiency furnace (95%+ AFUE) if your system is over 15 years old.
✓ Insulate your basement ceiling and rim joists — a major source of heat loss.
✓ Apply weatherstripping and caulk around all windows and doors before winter.
✓ Use a programmable thermostat to automatically lower heat overnight.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Fergus Falls, Minnesota

The average residential electricity rate in Fergus Falls is approximately 16.95¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Fergus Falls pay an average of $101 per month. The rate is approximately $1.00/therm per therm.
Electricity in Fergus Falls is distributed by Xcel Energy (Northern States Power) and Minnesota Power (ALLETE). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Fergus Falls natural gas service is provided by CenterPoint Energy Minnesota and Xcel Energy Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Fergus Falls's electricity rate of 16.95¢/kWh is below the Minnesota state average of 16.95¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Fergus Falls, contact Xcel Energy (Northern States Power) and Minnesota Power (ALLETE). For gas service, contact CenterPoint Energy Minnesota and Xcel Energy Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.