Capital Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Dakota · MRO region · SPP, MISO
Capital Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 19,650 homes in North Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.11¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Capital Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.55 | $62.78 |
| 1,000 kWh | $141.10 | $103.06 |
| 1,500 kWh | $211.65 | $143.34 |
| 2,000 kWh | $282.20 | $183.62 |
*Urban Residential (effective 2021-10-31, $22.50/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Capital Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Residential | 2021-10-31 | $22.50 | 8.06¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Capital Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +44% change in the average residential rate (9.41¢ → 13.53¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Capital Electric Co-op | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 56 | 201 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.40 | 1.12 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 19 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 33 | 73 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Capital Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 82 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan | 552 | 10 | 413 | 2025-04-14 |
| Kidder | 485 | 12 | 333 | 2025-06-21 |
| McLean | 196 | 21 | 2,113 | 2025-12-12 |
| Emmons | 88 | 4 | 263 | 2025-06-21 |
| Burleigh | 52 | 5 | 2,185 | 2025-06-21 |
Capital Electric Co-op service area
Capital Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in North Dakota and 19 ZIP codes.
Burleigh, Emmons, Kidder, McLean, Sheridan
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 19,650 |
| Time-based rate programs | Critical peak pricing |
| Homes on time-based rates | 19,650 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 929 |
Capital Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 9.90¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 18.15¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $47,974,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 401,126 MWh |
| Peak demand | 93 MW summer · 81 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.9% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 2985 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Capital Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Capital Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.11¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 15% above the North Dakota average of 12.32¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Capital Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $146 a month. The average Capital Electric Co-op home uses 1,032 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $141.
How many customers does Capital Electric Co-op have?
Capital Electric Co-op serves 19,650 residential customers and 22,758 customers in total in North Dakota, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Capital Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Capital Electric Co-op customer was without power for 56 min (SAIDI) over 0.40 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 33 min. The North Dakota average was 3 hr 21 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Capital Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Capital Electric Co-op reports offering critical peak pricing to residential customers. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Capital Electric Co-op before making decisions.