Electricity rates in Williston, ND
Williston (26,977 people, Williams County) is served by 7 electric utilities. Homes on Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. pay about 12.05¢/kWh, 2% less than the North Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Williston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.05¢ | $100 | 80K | 95 |
| Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 7.77¢ | $116 | 11K | 116 |
| Lower Yellowstone R E A | Electric cooperative | 9.33¢ | $128 | 680 | 31 |
| McKenzie Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 8.35¢ | $151 | 5,367 | 111 |
| Burke-Divide Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 8.98¢ | $175 | 1,804 | — |
| Sheridan Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.43¢ | — | 0 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Williams County right now
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Outage history in Williams County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 68 | 269 |
| Days with outages | 17 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 890 (5.7%) | 2,124 (13.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-05 | 2025-11-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (68 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 58801, 58802, 58803
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Williston?
Most homes in Williston get power from Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.05¢/kWh including all charges. The North Dakota average is 12.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Williston: Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op (7.77¢), Lower Yellowstone R E A (9.33¢), McKenzie Electric Co-op (8.35¢).
What is the average electric bill in Williston?
About $100 a month, based on 828 kWh a month (the average for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. customers) at 12.05¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Williston, ND?
7 utilities serve Williston's ZIP codes: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op, Lower Yellowstone R E A, McKenzie Electric Co-op, Burke-Divide Electric Co-op, Sheridan 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 Williston?
In 2025, customers in Williams County averaged 4 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-26, when 2,124 customers (13.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.