Dakota Valley Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Dakota · MRO region
Dakota Valley Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 5,790 homes in North Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.43¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Dakota Valley Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.15 | $26.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $134.30 | $52.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $201.45 | $78.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $268.60 | $105.20 |
*Irrigation Incentive Rate (effective 2013-04-01), 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.
Dakota Valley Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation Incentive Rate | 2013-04-01 | — | 5.26¢ |
| Electric Heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Ratetime-of-use | 2013-03-22 | $3.00 | 0.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Dual heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Ratetime-of-use | 2013-03-22 | $3.00 | 2.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Electric Heat - Single-Phasetime-of-use | 2013-03-22 | $3.00 | 0.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Dual Heat- Submetered.time-of-use | 2013-03-22 | $3.00 | 5.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Dual heat - Multi-phase and consumer-owned generationtime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $3.00 | 5.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Irrigation Rate | 2013-04-01 | — | 6.22¢ |
| Controlled Water Heaters - Storage Capacity over 80 Gallons with Sub-meter | 2012-04-01 | — | -3.00¢ |
| Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Extended Periods of Control | 2008-04-01 | $3.00 | -3.00¢ |
| Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Moderate Periods of Control | 2008-04-01 | $3.00 | -1.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Dakota Valley Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +24% change in the average residential rate (10.25¢ → 12.74¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Dakota Valley Electric Co-op | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 64 | 201 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.34 | 1.12 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 8 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 50 | 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 Dakota Valley Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 23 hr 44 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stutsman | 3,211 | 32 | 9,696 | 2025-06-21 |
| Ransom | 1,601 | 26 | 1,819 | 2025-06-21 |
| LaMoure | 616 | 24 | 936 | 2025-09-04 |
| Logan | 482 | 12 | 462 | 2025-06-28 |
| Sargent | 473 | 23 | 593 | 2025-09-21 |
| Richland | 435 | 32 | 4,237 | 2025-06-18 |
| Dickey | 286 | 15 | 256 | 2025-10-27 |
| McIntosh | 57 | 1 | 601 | 2025-06-21 |
Dakota Valley Electric Co-op service area
Dakota Valley Electric Co-op serves 8 counties in North Dakota and 46 ZIP codes.
Dickey, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Stutsman
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Dakota Valley Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.59¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $59,833,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 660,142 MWh |
| Peak demand | 75 MW summer · 110 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.3% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 4717 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dakota Valley Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Dakota Valley Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.43¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 9% above the North Dakota average of 12.32¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Dakota Valley Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $244 a month. The average Dakota Valley Electric Co-op home uses 1,816 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $134.
How many customers does Dakota Valley Electric Co-op have?
Dakota Valley Electric Co-op serves 5,790 residential customers and 7,019 customers in total in North Dakota, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Dakota Valley Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Dakota Valley Electric Co-op customer was without power for 64 min (SAIDI) over 0.34 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 50 min. The North Dakota average was 3 hr 21 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Dakota Valley Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 5 time-of-use residential plans, including Electric Heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount Rate. 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 Dakota Valley Electric Co-op before making decisions.