KEM Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Dakota
KEM Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,134 homes in North Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.15¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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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KEM Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.75 | $75.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131.50 | $117.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $197.25 | $159.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $263.00 | $201.00 |
*Farm/Residential Service (effective nan, $33.00/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.
KEM Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm/Residential Service | nan | $33.00 | 8.40¢ |
| Electric Heat Service -7 Mtime-of-use | nan | $40.00 | 8.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Sub-metered EH-1 SE-1, GS-1time-of-use | nan | $4.00 | 8.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Electric Heat Service -4Mtime-of-use | nan | $33.00 | 8.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Sub-metered EH-1 RC-1time-of-use | nan | $4.00 | 8.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Storage Water Heater/Air Conditioning-Submeter | nan | $4.00 | 4.80¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
KEM Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (11.25¢ → 12.61¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
KEM 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 KEM Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 72 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidder | 485 | 12 | 333 | 2025-06-21 |
| Logan | 482 | 12 | 462 | 2025-06-28 |
| Emmons | 88 | 4 | 263 | 2025-06-21 |
| McIntosh | 57 | 1 | 601 | 2025-06-21 |
| Burleigh | 52 | 5 | 2,185 | 2025-06-21 |
KEM Electric Co-op service area
KEM Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in North Dakota.
Burleigh, Emmons, Kidder, Logan, McIntosh
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
KEM Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $14,394,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 114,190 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 10153 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is KEM Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
KEM Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.15¢ 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 7% above the North Dakota average of 12.32¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average KEM Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $303 a month. The average KEM Electric Co-op home uses 2,302 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does KEM Electric Co-op have?
KEM Electric Co-op serves 4,134 residential customers in North Dakota, across 5 counties.
Does KEM Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Electric Heat Service -7 M. 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 KEM Electric Co-op before making decisions.