Electricity rates in Cando, ND
Cando (1,122 people, Towner 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 Cando
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.14¢ | $121 | 45K | 575 |
| Northern Plains Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.31¢ | $212 | 10K | 371 |
Power outages in Towner County right now
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Outage history in Towner County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 253 | 129 |
| Days with outages | 8 | 3 |
| Most customers out at once | 326 (43.2%) | 367 (48.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-08 | 2025-02-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (253 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Devils Lake 11.1¢
- Rolla 11.1¢
- Belcourt 11.1¢
- Fort Totten 11.1¢
- Shell Valley 11.1¢
- Rugby 11.1¢
- Langdon 11.1¢
- New Rockford 11.1¢
- Harvey 11.1¢
- Bottineau 11.1¢
ZIP codes: 58324
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cando?
Most homes in Cando 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 Cando: Northern Plains Electric Co-op (11.31¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cando?
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 Cando, ND?
2 utilities serve Cando's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Northern Plains Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cando?
In 2025, customers in Towner County averaged 2 hr 9 min without power. Outages hit 3 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-28, when 367 customers (48.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.