WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
North Dakota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in North Dakota
January
$456highestFebruary
$417March
$229April
$147May
$110June
$106lowestJuly
$118August
$111September
$109October
$121November
$225December
$346Carbon Emissions
1,986 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,774 kWh
North Dakota's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Natural Gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of North Dakota's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 41%. Hydroelectric provides 6% of the energy in North Dakota. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in North Dakota.
48%
Wind
41%
Coal
6%
Hydroelectric
5%
Natural Gas
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,095 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$10,327
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
15 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in North Dakota can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
City of Maddock has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | |
| Residential | Fixed | |
| Residential- Electric Heat | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential- Dual Fuel | Fixed | 4¢ |
Nodak Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| GS Urban-Three Phase Short Term | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| GS Urban-Single Phase Long Term | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
| GS Urban-Single Phase Short Term | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| GS Urban Three Phase Long Term | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
City of Sharon has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | |
| Electric Rate | Fixed | |
| Off-Peak Rate | Fixed | 4¢ |
City of Stanton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
City of Hillsboro has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 7¢ |
Mountrail-Williams Elec Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service - Single phase | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| General Service - Single phase City of New Town | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
KEM Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Heat Service -4M | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
| Storage Water Heater/Air Conditioning-Submeter | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Farm/Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Sub-metered EH-1 SE-1, GS-1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Electric Heat Service -7 M | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Sub-metered EH-1 RC-1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
City of Valley City has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential service rate - Single Phase | Fixed | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential service rate - Three phase | Fixed | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential service rate - second meter if Electric heat. | Fixed | 5¢ |
City of Lakota has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential service rate | Fixed | 6¢ to 7¢ |
City of Northwood has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 8¢ |
Sheridan Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
Burke-Divide Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| A2 Single Phase Seasonal | Fixed | 10¢ |
| EHI Electric Heat - Residential | TOU | |
| Town Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Farm and Rural Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
City of Hope has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13) | TOU | 6¢ to 13¢ |
| Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) | TOU | 10¢ to 15¢ |
| Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13) | TOU | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) | TOU | 8¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric Service (Rate 10) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Electric - Optional Time of Day | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric Service (Rate 10) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
City of Park River has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential- All Electric | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Off Peak | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Heat Pump | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Grafton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential (Off Peak) | Fixed | 5¢ |
Xcel Energy - North Dakota has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES(Electric Space Heating) | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES(Standard) | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE(Standard) | TOU | 6¢ to 22¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE(Electric Space Heating) | TOU | 6¢ to 22¢ |
Otter Tail Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC) | Fixed | 7¢ to 1100¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
Cass County Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate 100 (Rural residential) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Rate 102 (Small single-phase commercial) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Rate 110 (Urban residential) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Rate 80 (Apartment residential) | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Cavalier has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
McLean Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
Capital Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Urban Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
Slope Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm, Residence, School, Church, Township and Community Hall Rate (Three Phase) | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Farm, Residence, School, Church, Township and Community Hall Rate (Single Phase) | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
Cavalier Rural Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rural Residential Rate | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Dual Heat- Submetered. | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Dual heat - Multi-phase and consumer-owned generation | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Irrigation Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Irrigation Incentive Rate | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Electric Heat - Single-Phase | Fixed | |
| Electric Heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | Fixed | |
| Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Extended Periods of Control | Fixed | -3¢ |
| Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Moderate Periods of Control | Fixed | -1¢ |
| Dual heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
| Controlled Water Heaters - Storage Capacity over 80 Gallons with Sub-meter | Fixed | -3¢ |
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