Power, Water, Internet and Gas Outages in Minnesota
2024 was a bad year for the Minnesota grid: 220 minutes without power per customer, against a 2019–2023 average of 160.
Outage Categories
Power Outages
220 minutes without power per customer in 2024 (US 611). Storm outages peak in June.
Natural Gas Outages
65.1% of homes heat with utility gas. Residential price $10.65 per Mcf.
Internet Outages
91.6% of households have broadband; fiber reaches 54.9%.
Water Service Outages
968 community water systems; 11% had a health-based violation since 2015.
| Measure | Minnesota | US | Rank of 50 (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes without power per customer, 2024 | 220 | 611 | 15th (fewest = 1st) |
| Power interruptions per customer, 2024 | 1.25 | ||
| Households with broadband | 91.6% | 91% | 17th |
| Homes and businesses with fiber available | 54.9% | 55.9% | 32nd |
| Community water systems | 968 | ||
| Water systems with a health-based violation since 2015 | 11% | ||
| Homes heated with utility gas | 65.1% | 46.5% | 6th |
| Residential gas price (per Mcf, 2024) | $10.65 | $14.50 | 40th (priciest = 1st) |
| NOAA storm reports, 2015–2026 | 20,261 |
Source: EIA, Census ACS 2020–2024, FCC, EPA SDWIS, NOAA.
Providers we list for Minnesota
- Power Outages Xcel Energy, Rochester Public Utilities, Minnesota Power
- Natural Gas Outages CenterPoint Energy, Xcel Energy
- Internet Outages CenturyLink, Xfinity
- Water Service Outages Minneapolis Water Treatment & Distribution Services, Saint Paul Regional Water Services, Rochester Public Utilities, City of Bloomington Utilities, City of Duluth Public Works & Utilities
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