What is the average electricity rate in North Branch, Minnesota?

The average residential electricity rate in North Branch is approximately 17.12¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $107 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in North Branch?

Natural gas customers in North Branch pay an average of $105 per month. The rate is approximately $1.04/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves North Branch, Minnesota?

Electricity in North Branch 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 North Branch?

North Branch 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 North Branch electricity rates compare to Minnesota averages?

North Branch's electricity rate of 17.12¢/kWh is above the Minnesota state average of 16.95¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in North Branch?

To start electric service in North Branch, 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.

North Branch, Minnesota Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in North Branch, Minnesota

North Branch residents in Minnesota receive electric service through Xcel Energy (Northern States Power) and natural gas distribution from CenterPoint Energy Minnesota. Minnesota's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified North Branch households.

Compared to the Minnesota state average of 16.95¢/kWh/kWh, North Branch's electricity rate of 17.12¢/kWh is 0.17¢ above the Minnesota average. As Minnesota has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in North Branch

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

Natural Gas Utility in North Branch

CenterPoint Energy Minnesota
Xcel Energy Gas
Great Plains Natural Gas

North Branch vs Minnesota Energy Rates

Metric	North Branch	Minnesota Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	17.12¢	16.95¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.04	$1.00	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$107	$106	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$105	$101	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for North Branch Residents

As a Minnesota city, North Branch 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 North Branch 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 North Branch, Minnesota

The average residential electricity rate in North Branch is approximately 17.12¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $107 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in North Branch pay an average of $105 per month. The rate is approximately $1.04/therm per therm.
Electricity in North Branch 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.
North Branch 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.
North Branch's electricity rate of 17.12¢/kWh is above the Minnesota state average of 16.95¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in North Branch, 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.