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
$526highestFebruary
$353March
$270April
$170May
$130June
$124lowestJuly
$130August
$129September
$128October
$135November
$219December
$443Carbon Emissions
1,887 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,685 kWh
North Dakota's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Hydroelectric, and Natural Gas. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of North Dakota's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 41%. Hydroelectric provides 6% of the energy in North Dakota. Natural Gas provides 4% of the energy in North Dakota.
49%
Coal
41%
Wind
6%
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
$14,753
Average system cost
12 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.
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 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¢ |
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¢ |
| Sub-metered EH-1 RC-1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
| Farm/Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Electric Heat Service -4M | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
| Sub-metered EH-1 SE-1, GS-1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Storage Water Heater/Air Conditioning-Submeter | Fixed | 5¢ |
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 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¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Heat Pump | Fixed | 10¢ |
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 | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric - Optional Time of Day | TOU | 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 - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
| Controlled Water Heaters - Storage Capacity over 80 Gallons with Sub-meter | Fixed | -3¢ |
| Dual Heat- Submetered. | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Irrigation Incentive Rate | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Extended Periods of Control | Fixed | -3¢ |
| Irrigation Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Electric Heat - Single-Phase | Fixed | |
| Dual heat - Multi-phase and consumer-owned generation | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Electric Heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | Fixed | |
| Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Moderate Periods of Control | Fixed | -1¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| Rural Residential(Outside City Limits) | Fixed | 8¢ to 950¢ |
| Urban Residential(Inside City Limits) | Fixed | 8¢ to 950¢ |
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 | 8¢ to 1100¢ |
| Farm Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
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 |
| Town Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Farm and Rural Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| EHI Electric Heat - Residential | TOU | |
| A2 Single Phase Seasonal | Fixed | 10¢ |
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¢ |
West Plains 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 Electric | Fixed | 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 110 (Urban residential) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Rate 102 (Small single-phase commercial) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Rate 80 (Apartment 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 SERVICES(Electric Space Heating) | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES(Standard) | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE(Standard) | TOU | 7¢ to 20¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE(Electric Space Heating) | TOU | 7¢ to 20¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 |
| General Service Rate – High Density (Single-Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| GS Urban-Three Phase Short Term | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| General Service Rate - Urban (Single-Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| General Service Rate - Farm, Rural Residential, and Small Commercial (Single-Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| GS Urban-Single Phase Short Term | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| GS Urban-Single Phase Long Term | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
| GS Urban Three Phase Long Term | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
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¢ |
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 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 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¢ |
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