City of Cavalier electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Dakota
City of Cavalier is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 875 homes in North Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.35¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 48% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Cavalier bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $46.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $93.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $140.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $187.00 |
City of Cavalier residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-06-08 | $12.00 | 8.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Cavalier rate history
2015–2025: +29% change in the average residential rate (6.95¢ → 8.97¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Cavalier 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 City of Cavalier's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 3 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembina | 243 | 13 | 837 | 2025-04-02 |
City of Cavalier service area
City of Cavalier serves Pembina County in North Dakota.
Pembina
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Cavalier at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,322,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 14,742 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3186 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Cavalier's electricity rate?
City of Cavalier residential customers pay an average of 9.35¢ 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 24% below the North Dakota average of 12.32¢ and 48% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Cavalier electric bill?
About $131 a month. The average City of Cavalier home uses 1,404 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $94.
How many customers does City of Cavalier have?
City of Cavalier serves 875 residential customers in North Dakota, across 1 county.
Does City of Cavalier offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. 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 City of Cavalier before making decisions.