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
$398highestFebruary
$364March
$200April
$123May
$96June
$93lowestJuly
$103August
$97September
$95October
$105November
$197December
$302Carbon Emissions
2,193 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,770 kWh
North Dakota's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of North Dakota's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 37%. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in North Dakota. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in North Dakota.
54%
Coal
37%
Wind
5%
Natural Gas
4%
Hydroelectric
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.
Burke-Divide Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | |
| EHI Electric Heat - Residential | TOU | |
| Farm and Rural Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| A2 Single Phase Seasonal | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Town Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
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 |
| Residential Electric - Optional Time of Day | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric Service (Rate 10) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) | TOU | 8¢ to 12¢ |
| Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13) | TOU | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Electric Service (Rate 10) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| 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 13¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 -7 M | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Electric Heat Service -4M | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
| Sub-metered EH-1 RC-1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
| Farm/Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Sub-metered EH-1 SE-1, GS-1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Storage Water Heater/Air Conditioning-Submeter | Fixed | 5¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 City of New Town | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| General Service - Single phase | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 Time of Day Service D02 Overhead and D04 Underground - Electric Space Heating | TOU | 6¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Service D01 Overhead and D03 Underground - Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service D02 Overhead and D04 Underground | TOU | 6¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Service D01 Overhead and D03 Underground | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
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 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Off Peak | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Heat Pump | Fixed | 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¢ |
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 110 (Urban residential) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Rate 100 (Rural residential) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Rate 102 (Small single-phase commercial) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Rate 80 (Apartment residential) | Fixed | 9¢ |
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 Long Term | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
| GS Urban-Single Phase Short Term | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| GS Urban-Three Phase Short Term | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| GS Urban-Single Phase Long Term | Fixed | 5¢ 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¢ |
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 (Single Phase) | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Farm, Residence, School, Church, Township and Community Hall Rate (Three Phase) | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
City of Maddock has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential- Electric Heat | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | |
| Residential- Dual Fuel | Fixed | 4¢ |
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 |
| Irrigation Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Dual heat - Multi-phase and consumer-owned generation | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Dual heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
| Dual Heat- Submetered. | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Electric Heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | Fixed | |
| Irrigation Incentive Rate | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Electric Heat - Single-Phase | Fixed | |
| Controlled Water Heaters - Storage Capacity over 80 Gallons with Sub-meter | Fixed | -3¢ |
| 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¢ |
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 (Off Peak) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
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 |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC) | Fixed | 7¢ to 800¢ |
| Farm Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
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¢ |
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