Electricity rates in Beach, ND
Beach (1,115 people, Golden Valley County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. pay about 12.05¢/kWh, 2% less than the North Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Beach
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.05¢ | $100 | 80K | 95 |
| Roughrider Electric Cooperativ | Electric cooperative | 11.58¢ | $146 | 11K | — |
| McKenzie Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 8.35¢ | $151 | 5,367 | 111 |
| Lower Yellowstone R E A | Electric cooperative | 9.33¢ | $128 | 680 | 31 |
Power outages in Golden Valley County right now
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Outage history in Golden Valley County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 80 | 23 |
| Days with outages | 3 | 3 |
| Most customers out at once | 653 (49.3%) | 95 (7.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-03 | 2025-07-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (80 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 58621
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Beach?
Most homes in Beach get power from Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.05¢/kWh including all charges. The North Dakota average is 12.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Beach: Roughrider Electric Cooperativ (11.58¢), McKenzie Electric Co-op (8.35¢), Lower Yellowstone R E A (9.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Beach?
About $100 a month, based on 828 kWh a month (the average for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. customers) at 12.05¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Beach, ND?
4 utilities serve Beach's ZIP codes: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Roughrider Electric Cooperativ, McKenzie Electric Co-op, Lower Yellowstone R E A. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Beach?
In 2025, customers in Golden Valley County averaged 23 min without power. Outages hit 3 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-14, when 95 customers (7.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.