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Setting up utilities in Minneapolis

In Minneapolis, Xcel Energy delivers electricity, CenterPoint Energy delivers gas, the City of Minneapolis Public Works runs water and sewer, and Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling handles trash pickup.

Moving to Minneapolis? Public Grid can set up your electric for you.

Your utilities in Minneapolis

Who to call for each service in Minneapolis, 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.

Or let Public Grid set it up →
Start or stop service1 (800) 895-4999Start on xcelenergy.com (opens mn.my.xcelenergy.com in a new tab)
Read our Xcel Energy guide

Gas

CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy provides natural gas in the Minneapolis area.

To start: Submit your request online at least seven business days before your move-in date.

Customer service1 (612) 372-4727Start on centerpointenergy.com (opens centerpointenergy.com in a new tab)

Water & sewer

City of Minneapolis Public Works

The City delivers drinking water to your tap.

To start: Fill out the online application for new water service, with a deed or your lease.

Customer service1 (612) 673-1114Start on minneapolismn.gov (opens minneapolismn.gov in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling

The City collects garbage and recycling from homes of four units or fewer.

To start: Open a City water account, which signs you up for trash and recycling automatically.

Larger buildings and businesses may hire any licensed hauler, including the City.

Customer service1 (612) 673-2917minneapolismn.gov (opens minneapolismn.gov in a new tab)

What Minneapolis 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)

Estimate your Xcel Energy bill

FAQ

Questions about moving to Minneapolis

The City does, for homes with four or fewer units. Larger buildings and businesses may hire any licensed hauler, including the City.

The City picks up garbage weekly and recycling every other week. It also picks up organics (food scraps) weekly if you sign up, at no extra cost.

Sources: Xcel Energy, CenterPoint Energy, City of Minneapolis Public Works, Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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