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Utility Choice
With the deregulation of utilities and surge of third-party suppliers, consumers have an unprecedented number of choices in utility providers. The following list includes only the major companies that serve the state. For specific providers in your community, contact your municipal clerk—or your county clerk if you reside in an unincorporated area. The following Internet resources may also be helpful:
Energy Price Shopping
www.energyshop.com
Comparative costs for gas and electric suppliers
EPA Green Power Partners
www.epa.gov/greenpower
Information on environmentally friendly energy producers
Minnesota Electric Transmission Planning
www.minnelectrans.com
Oversees adequate statewide electrical service coverage
Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association
www.mmua.org
Represents the interests of Minnesota’s municipal electric, gas, and water utilities
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
http://mn.gov/puc
Regulating agency for fairly priced, efficient public utilities
Relocation Utility Choice Guide
www.allconnect.com
Assistance with comparisons on the full range of utilities
MAJOR UTILITY PROVIDERS
Electricity
Rural Electric Cooperatives
763-424-1020
www.mrea.org
Xcel Energy
Customer Service
800-895-4999
www.xcelenergy.com
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
612-372-4727
800-245-2377
www.centerpointenergy.com
Minnesota Energy Resources
800-889-9508
www.minnesotaenergyresources.com
Xcel Energy
Customer Service
800-895-4999
www.xcelenergy.com
Water, Sewer & Waste Removal
The providers of water service, sewer service, and waste removal vary within counties and municipalities. For details on the organizations and companies that serve your area, contact your municipal clerk or county clerk if you reside in an unincorporated area.
Minneapolis Water Service
612-673-3000
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/public-works
St. Paul Regional Water Services
651-266-6350
www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?nid=75
Recycling Information
Minneapolis Recycling
612-673-2917
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/solid-waste/recycling/solid-waste_recycling
St. Paul Recycling
651-266-8866
www.stpaul.gov/departments/public-works/recycling-and-waste-reduction
Statewide Recycling Information
Recycling Association of Minnesota
651-641-4589
www.recycleminnesota.org
Residential Telephone
Century Link
866-642-0444
www.centurylink.com
Cable Television
Spectrum
855-780-1880
www.spectrum.com
XFINITY
800-XFINITY
www.xfinity.com
