Goldenwest Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Dakota
Goldenwest Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 799 homes in North Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.80¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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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Goldenwest Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $128.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $192.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $256.00 |
Goldenwest Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (10.54¢ → 12.27¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Goldenwest 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 Goldenwest Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 30 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slope | 50 | 1 | 115 | 2025-08-18 |
| Golden Valley | 23 | 3 | 95 | 2025-07-14 |
Goldenwest Electric Co-op service area
Goldenwest Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in North Dakota.
Billings, Golden Valley, Slope
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Goldenwest Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,086,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 25,147 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 7318 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Goldenwest Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Goldenwest Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 12.80¢ 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 4% above the North Dakota average of 12.32¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Goldenwest Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $336 a month. The average Goldenwest Electric Co-op home uses 2,623 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $128.
How many customers does Goldenwest Electric Co-op have?
Goldenwest Electric Co-op serves 799 residential customers in North Dakota, across 3 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 Goldenwest Electric Co-op before making decisions.