North Central Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Dakota · SPP region · SPP
North Central Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,088 homes in North Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.09¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 38% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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North Central Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $55.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $110.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $166.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $221.80 |
North Central Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +36% change in the average residential rate (8.04¢ → 10.94¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2018 | North Central Electric Co-op | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 60 | 201 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.12 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 60 | 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 North Central Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 48 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McHenry | 96 | 8 | 463 | 2025-07-27 |
| Renville | 47 | 3 | 210 | 2025-08-08 |
| Rolette | 44 | 8 | 1,589 | 2025-05-04 |
| Bottineau | 28 | 7 | 477 | 2025-04-22 |
| Pierce | 25 | 1 | 57 | 2025-09-24 |
North Central Electric Co-op service area
North Central Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in North Dakota and 25 ZIP codes.
Bottineau, McHenry, Pierce, Renville, Rolette
Cities: Rugby, Bottineau, Belcourt, Surrey, Shell Valley
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
North Central Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.39¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.56¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $28,309,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 239,889 MWh |
| Peak demand | 29 MW summer · 61 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.3% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13694 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is North Central Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
North Central Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 11.09¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 10% below the North Dakota average of 12.32¢ and 38% below the U.S. average.
What is the average North Central Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $213 a month. The average North Central Electric Co-op home uses 1,918 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $111.
How many customers does North Central Electric Co-op have?
North Central Electric Co-op serves 6,088 residential customers and 7,612 customers in total in North Dakota, across 5 counties.
How reliable is North Central Electric Co-op?
In 2018, the average North Central Electric Co-op customer was without power for 60 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 60 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 North Central Electric Co-op before making decisions.