City of Valley City electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Dakota
City of Valley City is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,958 homes in North Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.87¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 51% 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 Valley City bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $44.35 | $95.04 |
| 1,000 kWh | $88.70 | $127.54 |
| 1,500 kWh | $133.05 | $151.94 |
| 2,000 kWh | $177.40 | $176.34 |
*Residential service rate - Three phase (effective 2014-02-01, $62.54/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.
City of Valley City residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential service rate - Three phase | 2014-02-01 | $62.54 | 6.50¢ first 1,000 kWh, 4.88¢ after |
| Residential service rate - Single Phase | 2014-02-01 | $15.57 | 6.50¢ first 1,000 kWh, 4.88¢ after |
| Residential service rate - second meter if Electric heat. | 2014-02-01 | — | 4.88¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Valley City rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (7.00¢ → 8.51¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Valley City 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 Valley City's counties, customers averaged 15 hr 39 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes | 939 | 26 | 2,952 | 2025-06-21 |
City of Valley City service area
City of Valley City serves Barnes County in North Dakota.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Valley City at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,988,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 105,688 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 19687 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Valley City's electricity rate?
City of Valley City residential customers pay an average of 8.87¢ 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 28% below the North Dakota average of 12.32¢ and 51% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Valley City electric bill?
About $197 a month. The average City of Valley City home uses 2,225 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $89.
How many customers does City of Valley City have?
City of Valley City serves 3,958 residential customers in North Dakota, across 1 county.
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 Valley City before making decisions.