Electricity rates in Rugby, ND
Rugby (2,846 people, Pierce County) is served by 4 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 Rugby
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.14¢ | $121 | 45K | 575 |
| Verendrye Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.77¢ | $157 | 14K | 42 |
| Northern Plains Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.31¢ | $212 | 10K | 371 |
| North Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.09¢ | $213 | 6,088 | 60 |
Power outages in Pierce County right now
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Outage history in Pierce County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 59 | 25 |
| Days with outages | 2 | 1 |
| Most customers out at once | 253 (16.2%) | 57 (3.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-13 | 2025-09-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (59 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¢
- Cando 11.1¢
- Bottineau 11.1¢
- Rolla 11.1¢
- Harvey 11.1¢
- Velva 11.1¢
- Surrey 11.8¢
- Fort Totten 11.1¢
- Devils Lake 11.1¢
ZIP codes: 58368
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rugby?
Most homes in Rugby 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 Rugby: Verendrye Electric Co-op (11.77¢), Northern Plains Electric Co-op (11.31¢), North Central Electric Co-op (11.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rugby?
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 Rugby, ND?
4 utilities serve Rugby's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Verendrye Electric Co-op, Northern Plains Electric Co-op, North Central Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rugby?
In 2025, customers in Pierce County averaged 25 min without power. Outages hit 1 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-24, when 57 customers (3.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.