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Setting up utilities in Brooklyn Park

In Brooklyn Park, Xcel Energy delivers electricity, CenterPoint Energy delivers gas, and the City of Brooklyn Park Utility Billing runs water and sewer.

Your utilities in Brooklyn Park

Who to call for each service in Brooklyn Park, and how to start it.

ServiceProviderHow to start

Electric

Xcel Energy

The electric company for Minneapolis and much of Minnesota.

To start: Xcel Energy asks for ID when you start service. Public Grid’s setup tells you exactly what you’ll need.

Gas

CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy provides natural gas in the Minneapolis area.

To start: Submit the online form with your date of birth and Social Security number at least seven business days before your move-in date; a deposit may be required.

Water & sewer

City of Brooklyn Park Utility Billing

The City of Brooklyn Park provides water and sanitary sewer service.

To start: Notify Utility Billing with the City’s online form, giving your name, phone, email, property address and closing or move date.

The property owner is responsible for making sure the bill is paid; the owner can ask the City to send a copy to a tenant.

Trash & recycling

All residents must choose and set up their own garbage service with one of the City’s licensed haulers.

What Brooklyn Park homes pay for electricity

This is Xcel Energy’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.

$107

Xcel Energy’s average home bill, per month

17.2¢

Xcel Energy’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

FAQ

Questions about moving to Brooklyn Park

Pick one of the licensed haulers on the City’s garbage page. The City’s worksheet answers common questions about services and costs to help you select a hauler.

The City of Brooklyn Park. Recycling pickup is every other week, on the same day as your garbage pickup.

Sources: Xcel Energy, CenterPoint Energy, City of Brooklyn Park Utility Billing, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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