Electricity rates in New Town, ND
New Town (2,521 people, Mountrail County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op pay about 7.77¢/kWh, 37% less than the North Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving New Town
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 7.77¢ | $116 | 11K | 116 |
| McKenzie Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 8.35¢ | $151 | 5,367 | 111 |
| McLean Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.79¢ | $200 | 3,706 | — |
Power outages in Mountrail County right now
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Outage history in Mountrail County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 11 | 60 |
| Days with outages | 4 | 6 |
| Most customers out at once | 542 (11.4%) | 798 (16.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-28 | 2025-05-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (11 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Parshall 11.1¢
- Stanley 12.1¢
- Tioga 12.1¢
- Watford City 12.1¢
- Killdeer 12.1¢
- Kenmare 12.1¢
- Burlington 11.8¢
- Williston 12.1¢
- Garrison 11.1¢
- Minot 11.8¢
ZIP codes: 58763
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Town?
Most homes in New Town get power from Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 7.77¢/kWh including all charges. The North Dakota average is 12.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of New Town: McKenzie Electric Co-op (8.35¢), McLean Electric Co-op (15.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Town?
About $116 a month, based on 1,493 kWh a month (the average for Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op customers) at 7.77¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in New Town, ND?
3 utilities serve New Town's ZIP codes: Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op, McKenzie Electric Co-op, McLean Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Town?
In 2025, customers in Mountrail County averaged 60 min without power. Outages hit 6 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-14, when 798 customers (16.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.