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
$422highestFebruary
$284March
$214April
$137May
$104June
$99lowestJuly
$104August
$104September
$102October
$108November
$176December
$356Carbon Emissions
2,033 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,683 kWh
North Dakota's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Hydroelectric, and Natural Gas. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of North Dakota's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 35%. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in North Dakota. Natural Gas provides 4% of the energy in North Dakota.
54%
Coal
35%
Wind
7%
Hydroelectric
4%
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 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¢ |
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 | |
| Residential | Fixed | |
| Residential- Dual Fuel | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential- Electric Heat | 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¢ |
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 Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC) | Fixed | 9¢ to 1100¢ |
| Farm Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
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 110 (Urban residential) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Rate 80 (Apartment residential) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Rate 102 (Small single-phase commercial) | 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¢ |
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 | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
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 |
| Sub-metered EH-1 SE-1, GS-1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Farm/Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Storage Water Heater/Air Conditioning-Submeter | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Electric Heat Service -7 M | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Sub-metered EH-1 RC-1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
| Electric Heat Service -4M | Fixed | 5¢ 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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
| Electric Heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | 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¢ |
| Irrigation Incentive Rate | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Moderate Periods of Control | Fixed | -1¢ |
| Dual heat - Multi-phase and consumer-owned generation | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Irrigation Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Electric Heat - Single-Phase | Fixed | |
| Dual Heat- Submetered. | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
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 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 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 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¢ |
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 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 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 - second meter if Electric heat. | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential service rate - Single Phase | Fixed | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential service rate - Three phase | Fixed | 5¢ 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¢ |
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¢ |
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(Standard) | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE(Electric Space Heating) | TOU | 6¢ to 22¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES(Electric Space Heating) | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE(Standard) | TOU | 6¢ to 22¢ |
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¢ |
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-Single Phase Short Term | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| GS Urban Three Phase Long Term | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
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