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
$366highestFebruary
$258March
$242April
$123May
$96June
$93lowestJuly
$103August
$97September
$95October
$106November
$197December
$302Carbon Emissions
2,112 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,691 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 35%. Natural Gas provides 6% of the energy in North Dakota. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in North Dakota.
54%
Coal
35%
Wind
6%
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.
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¢ |
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 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 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 |
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 RC-1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
| Electric Heat Service -7 M | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Electric Heat Service -4M | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
| Storage Water Heater/Air Conditioning-Submeter | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Sub-metered EH-1 SE-1, GS-1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Farm/Residential Service | 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¢ |
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 | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC) | Fixed | 7¢ to 800¢ |
| Farm Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 Service (Rate 10) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13) | TOU | 6¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Electric - Optional Time of Day | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) | TOU | 8¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric Service (Rate 10) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13) | TOU | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) | TOU | 10¢ to 15¢ |
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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 - Three phase | Fixed | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential service rate - Single Phase | Fixed | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential service rate - second meter if Electric heat. | 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 Time of Day Service D02 Overhead and D04 Underground | 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 - Electric Space Heating | TOU | 6¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Service D01 Overhead and D03 Underground | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
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¢ |
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 Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Moderate Periods of Control | Fixed | -1¢ |
| Electric Heat - Single-Phase | Fixed | |
| Irrigation Incentive Rate | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Dual heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
| Irrigation Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Dual Heat- Submetered. | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Dual heat - Multi-phase and consumer-owned generation | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Extended Periods of Control | Fixed | -3¢ |
| Electric Heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | Fixed | |
| Controlled Water Heaters - Storage Capacity over 80 Gallons with Sub-meter | Fixed | -3¢ |
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 | |
| A1 Single Phase Town Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
| A1 Single Phase Farm and Rural Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
| A2 Single Phase Seasonal | Fixed | 10¢ |
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¢ |
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 102 (Small single-phase commercial) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Rate 80 (Apartment residential) | Fixed | 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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| Heat Pump | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Off Peak | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential- All Electric | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
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