Electricity rates in Bottineau, ND
Bottineau (2,343 people, Bottineau County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Otter Tail Power Co. pay about 11.14¢/kWh, 10% less than the North Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Bottineau
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.14¢ | $121 | 45K | 575 |
| North Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.09¢ | $213 | 6,088 | 60 |
Power outages in Bottineau County right now
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Outage history in Bottineau County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 72 | 28 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 7 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,234 (24%) | 477 (9.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-01 | 2025-04-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (72 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Shell Valley 11.1¢
- Belcourt 11.1¢
- Rugby 11.1¢
- Rolla 11.1¢
- Minot Air Force Base 11.8¢
- Surrey 11.8¢
- Minot 11.8¢
- Velva 11.1¢
- Burlington 11.8¢
- Cando 11.1¢
ZIP codes: 58318
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bottineau?
Most homes in Bottineau get power from Otter Tail Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.14¢/kWh including all charges. The North Dakota average is 12.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bottineau: North Central Electric Co-op (11.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bottineau?
About $121 a month, based on 1,084 kWh a month (the average for Otter Tail Power Co. customers) at 11.14¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bottineau, ND?
2 utilities serve Bottineau's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., North Central Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bottineau?
In 2025, customers in Bottineau County averaged 28 min without power. Outages hit 7 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-22, when 477 customers (9.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.