Nodak Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Dakota · MRO region · MISO
Nodak Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 20,715 homes in North Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.30¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Nodak Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $133.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $199.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $266.00 |
Nodak Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS Urban-Three Phase Short Termtime-of-use | 2014-03-20 | $28.95 | 9.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| GS Urban-Single Phase Long Termtime-of-use | 2014-03-20 | $13.15 | 9.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| GS Urban Three Phase Long Termtime-of-use | 2014-03-20 | $28.95 | 9.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| GS Urban-Single Phase Short Termtime-of-use | 2014-03-20 | $13.15 | 9.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Nodak Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +19% change in the average residential rate (10.67¢ → 12.69¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Nodak Electric Co-op | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 321 | 201 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 5.40 | 1.12 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 60 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 104 | 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 Nodak Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 45 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele | 1,699 | 11 | 165 | 2025-06-22 |
| Griggs | 1,575 | 16 | 1,061 | 2025-07-04 |
| Barnes | 939 | 26 | 2,952 | 2025-06-21 |
| Eddy | 569 | 8 | 1,074 | 2025-10-05 |
| Cavalier | 487 | 15 | 1,290 | 2025-06-08 |
| Traill | 319 | 9 | 2,649 | 2025-06-21 |
| Pembina | 243 | 13 | 837 | 2025-04-02 |
| Nelson | 145 | 6 | 226 | 2025-06-04 |
| Walsh | 132 | 8 | 723 | 2025-06-22 |
| Benson | 124 | 11 | 305 | 2025-10-05 |
| Ramsey | 117 | 11 | 2,406 | 2025-08-29 |
| Cass | 115 | 24 | 7,754 | 2025-06-21 |
| Grand Forks | 100 | 16 | 2,997 | 2025-07-27 |
Nodak Electric Co-op service area
Nodak Electric Co-op serves 13 counties in North Dakota and 79 ZIP codes.
Barnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Steele, Traill, Walsh
Cities: Grand Forks, Devils Lake, Grafton, Grand Forks Air Force Base, Mayville, Hillsboro, Park River, Larimore, Cavalier, Fort Totten, Thompson
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 20,715 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 20 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 5,172 |
Nodak Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 3.80¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.14¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $145,860,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,984,708 MWh |
| Peak demand | 246 MW summer · 301 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.7% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 12301 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nodak Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Nodak Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.30¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 8% above the North Dakota average of 12.32¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Nodak Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $205 a month. The average Nodak Electric Co-op home uses 1,538 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does Nodak Electric Co-op have?
Nodak Electric Co-op serves 20,715 residential customers and 21,260 customers in total in North Dakota, across 13 counties.
How reliable is Nodak Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Nodak Electric Co-op customer was without power for 5 hr 21 min (SAIDI) over 5.40 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 104 min. The North Dakota average was 3 hr 21 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Nodak Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including GS Urban-Three Phase Short Term. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Nodak Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Nodak Electric Co-op had 20 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 Nodak Electric Co-op before making decisions.