Austin Utilities
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About Austin Utilities
Austin Utilities serves 2 cities in the state of Minnesota including Austin, Lansing CDP, and Mapleview. The supplier has 1,220 commercial customer accounts, 11,200 residential accounts and one industrial customer spread throughout their service area. On average, Austin Utilities' consumers pay a residential electricity rate of 15.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.21% less than the average US price of 16.06 cents. They sold 328,525 megawatt hours via retail sales in 2023. The electricity sourced consisted of megawatt hours purchased by way of the wholesale market. They purchased 335,525 wholesale megawatt hours.
The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $106.37, while the Austin Utilities average is 9.11% less at $93.68 per month. This is the 62nd lowest average monthly bill amount for a supplier in the state. The provider's consumers are faced with an average of 0.13 power outages per consumer each year. These outages go on for an average of 7.31 minutes, while the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage. The supplier currently does not generate their own electricity. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale prices and then resell it at a higher rate to end consumers.
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All providers who produce electricity suffer from some energy loss from heat depletion or other factors. Austin Utilities is no different, as they have a yearly loss of around 2.09% of the total electricity they produce. The state of Minnesota has an energy loss average of 1.62% and the nationwide average is 2.43%, resulting in Austin Utilities receiving a rank of 12th best out of 163 providers reporting energy loss in Minnesota.
Austin Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Austin Utilities residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Austin Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:1908 14th Street North East
Austin, Minnesota 55912
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Mark Nibaur
Austin Utilities Contact
- Website:www.austinutilities.com
- Customer Service Phone:(507) 433-8886
- Contact Page:www.austinutilities.com
- Social Media:
Austin Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:www.austinutilities.com
- Outage Map:www.austinutilities.com
- States Served:
- Minnesota
- Counties Served:
- Mower County
- Major Cities Served:
- Austin
- Lansing CDP
- Mapleview
Energy Loss
Austin Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
7,000MWh
303 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Austin Utilities' Power Outages
7.31 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.13 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
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Austin Utilities Coverage Map
Austin Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 12,299 | 41,186,698.34 | 28 | 100% |
Austin Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mower County | 39,985 | 5 | 15.73 | $136.08/mo |
Cities Austin Utilities Has Coverage
- Austin, MN
- Mapleview, MN
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Austin Utilities FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Austin Utilities customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Austin Utilities is $93.68. The Minnesota average bundled bill is $106.37 and the United States average is $106.37.
Who is the CEO of Austin Utilities?
The current CEO of Austin Utilities is Mark Nibaur.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Austin Utilities customers?
Austin Utilities' current average bundled electricity rate is 15.87 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Minnesota bundled rate of 15.86 cents and the average US rate of 16.06 cents.
What is the phone number for Austin Utilities?
The Austin Utilities phone number is (507) 433-8886.
When will Austin Utilities power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Austin Utilities' consumers is 7.31 minutes.
What cities does Austin Utilities provider electricity to?
Austin Utilities serves electricity to 2 cities throughout the United States including Minnesota.
