Electricity rates in Minot, ND
Minot (49,450 people, Ward County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on Verendrye Electric Co-op pay about 11.77¢/kWh, 4% less than the North Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Minot
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verendrye Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.77¢ | $157 | 14K | 42 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.14¢ | $121 | 45K | 575 |
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 13.83¢ | $106 | 83K | 88 |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.05¢ | $100 | 80K | 95 |
| Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 7.77¢ | $116 | 11K | 116 |
| McLean Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.79¢ | $200 | 3,706 | — |
| Burke-Divide Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 8.98¢ | $175 | 1,804 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Ward County right now
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Outage history in Ward County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 30 | 30 |
| Days with outages | 5 | 8 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,127 (4.1%) | 2,806 (5.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-05 | 2025-12-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (30 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Burlington 11.8¢
- Surrey 11.8¢
- Minot Air Force Base 11.8¢
- Velva 11.1¢
- Garrison 11.1¢
- Parshall 11.1¢
- Kenmare 12.1¢
- Stanley 12.1¢
- Bottineau 11.1¢
- New Town 7.8¢
ZIP codes: 58701, 58702, 58703, 58707
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Minot?
Most homes in Minot get power from Verendrye Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 11.77¢/kWh including all charges. The North Dakota average is 12.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Minot: Otter Tail Power Co. (11.14¢), Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13.83¢), Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (12.05¢).
What is the average electric bill in Minot?
About $157 a month, based on 1,337 kWh a month (the average for Verendrye Electric Co-op customers) at 11.77¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Minot, ND?
8 utilities serve Minot's ZIP codes: Verendrye Electric Co-op, Otter Tail Power Co., Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op, McLean Electric Co-op, Burke-Divide Electric Co-op, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Minot?
In 2025, customers in Ward County averaged 30 min without power. Outages hit 8 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-28, when 2,806 customers (5.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.