Electricity Costs in Minneapolis, Minnesota (2026)

Minneapolis households pay Minnesota’s statewide average residential rate of 16.39¢/kWh (April 2026), served primarily by Xcel Energy. Below: exact operating costs for the appliances and vehicles most likely to be on your bill, plus solar payback specific to Minneapolis’s latitude.

Rate (April 2026)16.39¢
Typical monthly bill$146
Annual bill$1,756

Based on the EIA U.S. average household consumption of 893 kWh/month. Actual Minneapolis usage varies with climate — Sun Belt cities like Phoenix or Houston average 1,200-1,500 kWh/month; mild-climate cities like San Francisco or Seattle average 400-600 kWh/month.

Top appliance costs in Minneapolis

Each of the biggest household electric loads, at Minneapolis’s rate:

ApplianceAnnual costSee full calculator
Electric Water Heater$808Details →
Tankless Electric Water Heater$754Details →
Level 2 EV Charger$702Details →
Central Air Conditioner$551Details →
Hot Tub$538Details →
Pool Pump$354Details →
Heat Pump (whole-home)$344Details →
Portable Air Conditioner$205Details →

EV charging cost in Minneapolis

Home Level 2 charging costs for popular EVs, at Minneapolis’s residential rate:

EVAnnual home charging costFull breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long Range$546Details →
Tesla Model Y Long Range$591Details →
Tesla Model S$624Details →
Tesla Model X$728Details →

Solar in Minneapolis

A typical 6 kW rooftop solar system in Minneapolis costs about $18,600 gross ($3.10/W Minnesota state avg), $13,020 after the 30% federal tax credit. Estimated annual savings: $1,176. Payback: 11.1 years.

Full Minnesota solar payback analysis → · Are solar panels worth it in Minnesota? →

Installation costs in Minneapolis

Typical gross install costs for major home energy upgrades, at Minnesota averages (Minneapolis may run ±15%):

  • Central AC (3-ton): ~$6,700 — by state
  • Heat pump (whole-home): ~$13,000 — by state
  • Heat pump water heater: ~$4,000 — by state
  • Rooftop solar (6 kW): ~$18,600.0 — by state

About Minneapolis electricity

Primary utility: Xcel Energy. Rate data on this page uses the EIA Minnesota residential state average. Your actual utility bill may include time-of-use pricing, tiered rates, or monthly service fees on top of the per-kWh energy charge.