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
$432highestFebruary
$395March
$217April
$139May
$104June
$101lowestJuly
$112August
$105September
$103October
$114November
$214December
$328Carbon Emissions
1,986 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,774 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 42%. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in North Dakota. Natural Gas provides 4% of the energy in North Dakota.
49%
Coal
42%
Wind
5%
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.
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 - Multi-phase and consumer-owned generation | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Dual heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
| Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Moderate Periods of Control | Fixed | -1¢ |
| Dual Heat- Submetered. | Fixed | 4¢ to 6¢ |
| Controlled Water Heaters - Storage Capacity over 80 Gallons with Sub-meter | Fixed | -3¢ |
| Irrigation Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| 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¢ |
| Irrigation Incentive Rate | Fixed | 5¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| Farm and Rural Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Town Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| A2 Single Phase Seasonal | Fixed | 10¢ |
| EHI Electric Heat - Residential | TOU |
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 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 - Three phase | Fixed | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential service rate - Single Phase | Fixed | 5¢ to 7¢ |
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 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 |
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¢ |
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 (Rate 13) | TOU | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Electric - Optional Time of Day | TOU | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Electric Service (Rate 10) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) | TOU | 8¢ to 12¢ |
| Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16) | TOU | 10¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Electric Service (Rate 10) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13) | TOU | 6¢ to 13¢ |
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 DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC) | Fixed | 7¢ to 800¢ |
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¢ |
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 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 |
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 100 (Rural residential) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Rate 102 (Small single-phase commercial) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Rate 110 (Urban residential) | Fixed | 11¢ |
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 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 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 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¢ |
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¢ |
| Sub-metered EH-1 SE-1, GS-1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 9¢ |
| Farm/Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Electric Heat Service -4M | Fixed | 5¢ to 8¢ |
| Storage Water Heater/Air Conditioning-Submeter | 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(Electric Space Heating) | TOU | 6¢ to 22¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE(Standard) | TOU | 6¢ to 22¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES(Standard) | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES(Electric Space Heating) | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
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 Park River 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- All Electric | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Off Peak | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Heat Pump | Fixed | 10¢ |
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 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¢ |
| GS Urban Three Phase Long Term | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
Enter your address and WattBuy's proprietary energy estimation model will find the best electricity options for your home