Electricity rates in North Dakota
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in North Dakota paid an average of 12.32¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 10.16¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 7.55¢ and industry 7.92¢. Electricity is regulated, so your utility is set by your address.
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North Dakota electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +16%.
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Electric utilities in North Dakota
35 utilities serve homes in North Dakota. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
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| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned | 83K | 13.83¢ | $106 | 88 |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned | 80K | 12.05¢ | $100 | 95 |
| Cass County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 53K | 12.95¢ | $134 | 300 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned | 45K | 11.14¢ | $121 | 575 |
| Nodak Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 21K | 13.30¢ | $205 | 321 |
| Capital Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 20K | 14.11¢ | $146 | 56 |
| Verendrye Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14K | 11.77¢ | $157 | 42 |
| Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11K | 7.77¢ | $116 | 116 |
| Roughrider Electric Cooperativ | Electric cooperative | 11K | 11.58¢ | $146 | — |
| Northern Plains Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10K | 11.31¢ | $212 | 371 |
| Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10K | 15.15¢ | $201 | — |
| North Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 6,088 | 11.09¢ | $213 | 60 |
| Dakota Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 5,790 | 13.43¢ | $244 | 64 |
| McKenzie Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 5,367 | 8.35¢ | $151 | 111 |
| KEM Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 4,134 | 13.15¢ | $303 | — |
| City of Valley City | Municipal | 3,958 | 8.87¢ | $197 | — |
| McLean Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 3,706 | 15.79¢ | $200 | — |
| Slope Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 3,214 | 14.89¢ | $171 | — |
| City of Grafton | Municipal | 2,277 | 13.58¢ | $243 | — |
| Burke-Divide Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 1,804 | 8.98¢ | $175 | — |
| Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 1,616 | 18.92¢ | $321 | — |
| City of Hillsboro | Municipal | 1,016 | 6.58¢ | $248 | — |
| City of Park River | Municipal | 893 | 12.56¢ | $221 | — |
| City of Cavalier | Municipal | 875 | 9.35¢ | $131 | — |
| Goldenwest Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 799 | 12.80¢ | $336 | — |
| Lower Yellowstone R E A | Electric cooperative | 680 | 9.33¢ | $128 | 31 |
| City of Northwood | Municipal | 674 | 2.86¢ | $227 | — |
| City of Lakota | Municipal | 540 | 9.69¢ | $212 | — |
| Sheridan Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 423 | 12.43¢ | $808 | — |
| City of Riverdale | Municipal | 346 | 11.49¢ | $92 | — |
| City of Maddock | Municipal | 326 | 6.68¢ | $214 | — |
| City of Stanton | Municipal | 254 | 6.76¢ | $162 | — |
| City of Hope | Municipal | 205 | 11.25¢ | $184 | — |
| City of Sharon | Municipal | 83 | 8.02¢ | $103 | — |
| Traverse Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 28 | 15.52¢ | $199 | — |
North Dakota vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $1.42/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $4.14/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 3.8¢ vs. 15¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Fargo) | 1,294 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 3 hr 21 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 7.55¢ |
| Industrial rate | 7.92¢ |
What appliances cost to run in North Dakota
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $20.32 | $102 | −$47 |
| Central air conditioner | $70.87 | $354 | −$163 |
| Refrigerator | $5.13 | $62 | −$28 |
| Electric car | $45.79 | $549 | −$253 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $8.45 | $101 | −$47 |
| Electric water heater | $46.20 | $554 | −$255 |
| Hot tub | $30.80 | $370 | −$170 |
| TV | $1.54 | $18 | −$8 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $51.00 | $255 | −$117 |
| Heat pump | $126 | $630 | −$290 |
Electricity rates by city in North Dakota
- Fargo
- Bismarck
- Grand Forks
- Minot
- West Fargo
- Williston
- Dickinson
- Mandan
- Jamestown
- Wahpeton
- Devils Lake
- Watford City
- Valley City
- Minot Air Force Base
- Grafton
- Lincoln
- Beulah
- Rugby
- Stanley
- Horace
- Casselton
- New Town
- Hazen
- Grand Forks Air Force Base
- Bottineau
- Lisbon
- Belcourt
- Carrington
- Mayville
- Oakes
- Langdon
- Harvey
- Bowman
- Tioga
- Hillsboro
- Garrison
- Crosby
- New Rockford
- Park River
- Surrey
- Rolla
- Larimore
- Washburn
- Ellendale
- Parshall
- Velva
- Hettinger
- Killdeer
- Cavalier
- Fort Totten
- Shell Valley
- Burlington
- Cando
- Beach
- Kenmare
- Belfield
- Linton
- Thompson
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in North Dakota?
The average residential rate in North Dakota was 12.32¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 32% below the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 13.41¢, +0.8% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in North Dakota?
About $132 a month. The average North Dakota home uses 1,070 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in North Dakota?
North Dakota ranks 1st cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That puts it among the cheapest states in the country.
Can I choose my electricity provider in North Dakota?
No. North Dakota homes buy electricity from the utility that serves their address: an investor-owned utility, electric cooperative or municipal utility.
Which electric company is cheapest in North Dakota?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, City of Hillsboro has the lowest average rate at 6.58¢/kWh. The highest is Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op at 18.92¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in North Dakota?
In 2025, the average North Dakota customer was without power for 3 hr 21 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 1.1 outages. Excluding major event days it was 73 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.