McLean Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Dakota · MRO region
McLean Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,706 homes in North Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.79¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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McLean Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.95 | $81.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $157.90 | $131.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $236.85 | $180.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $315.80 | $230.00 |
*Residential Rate (effective nan, $32.00/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.
McLean Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | nan | $32.00 | 9.90¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
McLean Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (11.93¢ → 14.64¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
McLean 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 McLean Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 59 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan | 552 | 10 | 413 | 2025-04-14 |
| McLean | 196 | 21 | 2,113 | 2025-12-12 |
| McHenry | 96 | 8 | 463 | 2025-07-27 |
| Mountrail | 60 | 6 | 798 | 2025-05-14 |
| Ward | 30 | 8 | 2,806 | 2025-12-28 |
McLean Electric Co-op service area
McLean Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in North Dakota and 30 ZIP codes.
McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Sheridan, Ward
Cities: Minot, Beulah, New Town, Hazen, Garrison, Washburn, Parshall
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 9 |
McLean Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.00¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.52¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $21,476,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 191,429 MWh |
| Peak demand | 30 MW summer · 35 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.9% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 12090 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is McLean Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
McLean Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.79¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 28% above the North Dakota average of 12.32¢ and 12% below the U.S. average.
What is the average McLean Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $200 a month. The average McLean Electric Co-op home uses 1,269 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $158.
How many customers does McLean Electric Co-op have?
McLean Electric Co-op serves 3,706 residential customers and 4,303 customers in total in North Dakota, across 5 counties.
Does McLean Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
McLean Electric Co-op had 9 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.2 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 McLean Electric Co-op before making decisions.