McKenzie Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Dakota · MRO region · SPP
McKenzie Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 5,367 homes in North Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.35¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 54% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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McKenzie Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $41.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $83.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $125.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $167.00 |
McKenzie Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (7.39¢ → 8.02¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | McKenzie Electric Co-op | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 111 | 201 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.93 | 1.12 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 119 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 111 | 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 McKenzie Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 19 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 49 | 3 | 342 | 2025-06-30 |
| Golden Valley | 23 | 3 | 95 | 2025-07-14 |
| McKenzie | 11 | 2 | 552 | 2025-04-28 |
| Dunn | 6 | 2 | 249 | 2025-07-27 |
McKenzie Electric Co-op service area
McKenzie Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in North Dakota and 24 ZIP codes.
Billings, Dunn, Golden Valley, McKenzie, Mercer
Cities: Williston, Watford City, New Town, Tioga, Garrison, Parshall, Killdeer, Beach
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
McKenzie Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 8.35¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.06¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $479,952,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 6,684,745 MWh |
| Peak demand | 793 MW summer · 891 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.1% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 12087 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is McKenzie Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
McKenzie Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 8.35¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 32% below the North Dakota average of 12.32¢ and 54% below the U.S. average.
What is the average McKenzie Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $151 a month. The average McKenzie Electric Co-op home uses 1,804 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $84.
How many customers does McKenzie Electric Co-op have?
McKenzie Electric Co-op serves 5,367 residential customers and 13,712 customers in total in North Dakota, across 5 counties.
How reliable is McKenzie Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average McKenzie Electric Co-op customer was without power for 111 min (SAIDI) over 0.93 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 111 min. The North Dakota average was 3 hr 21 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 McKenzie Electric Co-op before making decisions.