Electricity rates in Shell Valley, ND
Shell Valley (1,197 people, Rolette County) is served by 3 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 Shell Valley
| 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 |
| North Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.09¢ | $213 | 6,088 | 60 |
Power outages in Rolette County right now
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Outage history in Rolette County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 70 | 44 |
| Days with outages | 6 | 8 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,854 (25.3%) | 1,589 (21.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-05 | 2025-05-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (70 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Belcourt 11.1¢
- Rolla 11.1¢
- Bottineau 11.1¢
- Rugby 11.1¢
- Cando 11.1¢
- Devils Lake 11.1¢
- Langdon 11.1¢
- Fort Totten 11.1¢
- Surrey 11.8¢
- Velva 11.1¢
ZIP codes: 58366
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shell Valley?
Most homes in Shell Valley 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 Shell Valley: Northern Plains Electric Co-op (11.31¢), North Central Electric Co-op (11.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shell Valley?
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 Shell Valley, ND?
3 utilities serve Shell Valley's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., 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 Shell Valley?
In 2025, customers in Rolette County averaged 44 min without power. Outages hit 8 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-04, when 1,589 customers (21.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.