Electric Rates (Effective January 1, 2023)
Residential Rates
This rate is for customers who use electricity for the primary purpose of operating a household. The fixed charge recovers part of the cost of transmission and distribution lines, transformers, and metering. All new, remodeled, or rewired residential units must be individually metered. Exception: Multi-unit facilities providing care to elderly or disabled persons may be master metered in accordance with state statute (326B.106 Subd.12).
Fixed Charge: $21.50 per month
Energy Rate:
January through March Billings:
All kWh per month @ $0.07100 per kWh
July through September Billings:
All kWh per month @ $0.08100 per kWh
April through June and October through December Billings:
All kWh per month @ $0.06600 per kWh
Residential Interruptible Rates
This rate is for customers who use electricity as their primary heat source and who have a non-electric auxiliary source of heat or storage heat which would be sufficient to allow MMU to curtail their electric heat for up to 12 hours in any 24 hour period, or have a residential demand control unit. Each heat source (electric and auxiliary) must meet the qualifications specified by MMU and be capable of supplying the total heat necessary for the building in all weather conditions. The Residential Interruptible Heat Rate shall be effective for six (6) months per year on the November through April billings. Consumption on the May through October billings shall be billed at the Residential Rate.
Fixed Charge: $21.50 per month
Energy Rate:
January through March Billings
First 1,500 kWh per month @ $0.07100 per kWh
Over 1,500 kWh per month @ $0.04200 per kWh
November, December, and April Billings
First 1,500 kWh per month @ $0.06600 per kWh
Over 1,500 kWh per month @ $0.04200 per kWh
July through September Billings
All kWh per month @ $0.08100 per kWh
May, June and October Billings
All kWh per month @ $0.06600 per kWh
Power Cost Adjustment
A power cost adjustment shall apply to all kWh usage for all customer classes. The power cost adjustment amount is determined by comparing MMU's actual power supply costs (minus the Industrial Rate class) to a base kwh cost. The power cost adjustment reflects either an increase or decrease in power supply costs, which may raise or lower your net monthly cost for electricity.
Water Rates (Effective January 1, 2023)
Residential Rates
The monthly base (fixed) charge recovers a portion of the capital cost of the infrastructure which facilitates the delivery of water to each customer, including the water filtration plant and water distribution system. Also included in the base charge is a portion of the cost associated with the availability and maintenance of our city fire protection system. These fixed costs are allocated to each customer connected to the water distribution system, whether or not they choose to use any water. The commodity charge for any water used shall be in addition to the monthly base charge. The base charge shall be determined by the MMU Commission.
Monthly Base Charge
| Meter Size | Charge |
| 3/4" | $23.50 |
| 1" | $36.20 |
| 1 1/2" | $72.86 |
Multiple Occupancy Base Charge: $18.50 per unit
Water Usage Rate
November through June Billings
All usage @ $5.93/1,000 gallons
July through October Billings
First 6,000 gallons @ $5.93/1,000 gallons
Second 6,000 gallons @ $6.53/1,000 gallons
Over 12,000 gallons @ $7.12/1,000 gallons
Multiple Occupancy
Service to more than one customer through one meter under a single billing will be allowed. However, the base charge will be the greater of the number of units served multiplied by the Multiple Occupancy Base Charge rate, or the actual meter size installed. Per Minnesota State Statute 504B.215, the billing must be under the owners name and the owner shall recieve one bill for the multiple occupancy.
Waste Water (Sewer) Rates (Effective January 1, 2024)
Base Charge: $24.26 per month (minimum)
Wastewater Rate: $4.78 per 1,000 gallons
Service to more than one customer through one water meter under a single billing will be allowed. The minimum sewer charge and the usage charge (based on water usage) in each block of the rate schedule will be multiplied by the number of units served. The customer shall receive only one bill for the multiple occupancies.
The City of Marshall prohibits connection of sump pump discharges to the sanitary sewer without a permit. Failure to allow inspection by City of Marshall officials for proper sump pump discharge will result in the following charges assessed on Marshall Municipal Utilities' billing statement.
Wastewater Violation 1: The property owner shall be assessed a $50 monthly fee for failure to provide inspection by City of Marshall Officials under Section 78-73. The fee shall be initiated beginning the 16th day after notice is sent from the City. Upon notification from the City of Marshall to Marshall Municipal Utilities, the fee shall commence on the effected property owner's next utility billing and shall continue until the next utility billing cycle after city inspection is completed, the date the alternative inspection report under Section 78-73 is received by the City of Marshall, or Wastewater Violation 2 fee goes into effect.
Wastewater Violation 2: The property owner shall be assessed a $100 monthly fee for violation under Section 78-74. The fee shall be initiated after a notice and deadline for correction have expired. Upon notification from the City of Marshall to Marshall Municipal Utilities, the fee shall commence on the effected property owner's next utility billing and shall continue until the next utility billing cycle after correction is inspected and approved by the City of Marshall.
For more information regarding the City of Marshall's Wastewater Violation ordinance, please contact the City of Marshall Wastewater Department at (507) 537-6776.
Summer Sewer Rates
The City of Marshall's Summer Sewer Rate goes into effect each June and takes into account the added water usage for lawn and yard sprinkling. For one to four family residential properties, the monthly user charges on the June through November bills shall not exceed the average monthly user charges of the previous February through May billings.
NOTE: Wastewater (sewer) charges are billed and collected by Marshall Municipal Utilities. The Wastewater system is operated by and rates are set by the City of Marshall. Any questions regarding wastewater services can be directed to the City of Marshall at (507) 537-6776.
Surface Water Management Utility Rates (Effective January 1, 2024)
The Surface Water Management Utility was implemented by the City of Marshall in 2004 as a method of financing the administration, planning, implementation, and maintenance of Marshall's storm sewer system. Marshall Municipal Utilities (MMU) provides billing services only for this utility. Questions regarding Surface Water Management can be directed to the City of Marshall's Engineering Department at (507) 537-6773.
| Property Classification / Land Use | Monthly Fee |
| 1 - Single Family Residential | $6.25/household |
| 2 - Two Family Residential | $24.71/acre |
| 3 - Manufactured Housing | $35.01/acre |
| 4 - Industrial, Multi-Family, Railroad ROW(1) | $42.47/acre |
| 5 - Commercial/Office Parking | $54.44/acre |
| 6 - Institutions(2) (Churches, Schools, Government Buildings, Etc.) | |
| 7 - Vacant(3) | $ 2.96/acre |
| 8 - Agricultural(4) | $ .74/acre |
(1) For property five acres and greater, the developed portion of the property is included in Classification 4. The open space portion of the property is included in Classification 7 or 8.
(2) The developed portion of the property is included in Classification 5. For property five acres and greater, the open space portion of the property is included in Classification 7 or 8.
(3) Vacant rate is based on a flat charge of $2.96 per acre.
(4) Agricultural rate is based on a flat charge of $0.74 per acre and must be a minimum of five acres.