Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Dakota
Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 1,616 homes in North Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.92¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% more 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $94.60 | $101.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $189.20 | $171.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $283.80 | $241.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $378.40 | $286.00 |
*Rural Residential Rate (effective 2014-05-01, $31.00/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.
Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential Rate | 2014-05-01 | $31.00 | 14.00¢ first 1,500 kWh, 9.00¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +31% change in the average residential rate (13.82¢ → 18.14¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 4 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 487 | 15 | 1,290 | 2025-06-08 |
| Ramsey | 117 | 11 | 2,406 | 2025-08-29 |
Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op service area
Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op serves 2 counties in North Dakota and 1 ZIP codes.
Cavalier, Ramsey
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,960,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 32,861 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3138 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 18.92¢ 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 54% above the North Dakota average of 12.32¢ and 5% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $321 a month. The average Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,695 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $189.
How many customers does Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op have?
Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op serves 1,616 residential customers in North Dakota, across 2 counties.
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 Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.