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
$387highestFebruary
$354March
$235April
$119May
$94June
$90lowestJuly
$100August
$94September
$92October
$103November
$192December
$294Carbon Emissions
2,076 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,804 kWh
North Dakota's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of North Dakota's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 40%. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in North Dakota. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in North Dakota.
50%
Coal
40%
Wind
5%
Natural Gas
5%
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.
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 Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) | TOU | 8¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric Service (Rate 10) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) | TOU | 10¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Electric Service (Rate 10) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
| Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13) | TOU | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13) | TOU | 6¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Electric - Optional Time of Day | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| Storage Water Heater/Air Conditioning-Submeter | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Farm/Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Sub-metered EH-1 RC-1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
| Electric Heat Service -7 M | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Sub-metered EH-1 SE-1, GS-1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Electric Heat Service -4M | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
City of Sharon has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Off-Peak Rate | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Electric Rate | Fixed |
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 Park River 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 | 6¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Heat Pump | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential- All Electric | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
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 Service D01 Overhead and D03 Underground - Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service D01 Overhead and D03 Underground | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service D02 Overhead and D04 Underground - Electric Space Heating | TOU | 6¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service D02 Overhead and D04 Underground | TOU | 6¢ to 20¢ |
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¢ |
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 80 (Apartment residential) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Rate 110 (Urban residential) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Rate 102 (Small single-phase commercial) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Rate 100 (Rural residential) | Fixed | 9¢ |
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¢ |
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-Single Phase Long Term | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
| GS Urban-Three Phase Short Term | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| GS Urban Three Phase Long Term | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
| GS Urban-Single Phase Short Term | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
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 | |
| Farm and Rural Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Town Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| Controlled Water Heaters - Storage Capacity over 80 Gallons with Sub-meter | Fixed | -3¢ |
| Dual heat - Multi-phase and consumer-owned generation | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Moderate Periods of Control | Fixed | -1¢ |
| 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¢ |
| Dual heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
| Dual Heat- Submetered. | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Irrigation Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Irrigation Incentive Rate | Fixed | 5¢ |
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¢ |
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- Dual Fuel | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential- Electric Heat | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential | Fixed |
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¢ |
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 12¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ 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 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¢ |
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