Northern Plains Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Dakota · MRO region
Northern Plains Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 10,472 homes in North Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.31¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 37% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Northern Plains Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $113.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $169.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $226.20 |
Northern Plains Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +11% change in the average residential rate (9.80¢ → 10.88¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Northern Plains Electric Co-op | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 371 | 201 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.43 | 1.12 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 20 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 188 | 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 Northern Plains Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 17 hr 43 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stutsman | 3,211 | 32 | 9,696 | 2025-06-21 |
| Griggs | 1,575 | 16 | 1,061 | 2025-07-04 |
| Wells | 1,290 | 15 | 1,625 | 2025-09-02 |
| Barnes | 939 | 26 | 2,952 | 2025-06-21 |
| Eddy | 569 | 8 | 1,074 | 2025-10-05 |
| Kidder | 485 | 12 | 333 | 2025-06-21 |
| Foster | 356 | 6 | 659 | 2025-06-21 |
| Towner | 129 | 3 | 367 | 2025-02-28 |
| Benson | 124 | 11 | 305 | 2025-10-05 |
| Ramsey | 117 | 11 | 2,406 | 2025-08-29 |
| Rolette | 44 | 8 | 1,589 | 2025-05-04 |
| Pierce | 25 | 1 | 57 | 2025-09-24 |
Northern Plains Electric Co-op service area
Northern Plains Electric Co-op serves 12 counties in North Dakota and 93 ZIP codes.
Barnes, Benson, Eddy, Foster, Griggs, Kidder, Pierce, Ramsey, Rolette, Stutsman, Towner, Wells
Cities: Jamestown, Devils Lake, Rugby, Belcourt, Carrington, Harvey, New Rockford, Rolla, Shell Valley, Cando
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Northern Plains Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.96¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.38¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $46,280,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 443,512 MWh |
| Peak demand | 47 MW summer · 89 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.2% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13196 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Plains Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Northern Plains Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 11.31¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 8% below the North Dakota average of 12.32¢ and 37% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Northern Plains Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $212 a month. The average Northern Plains Electric Co-op home uses 1,875 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $113.
How many customers does Northern Plains Electric Co-op have?
Northern Plains Electric Co-op serves 10,472 residential customers and 12,127 customers in total in North Dakota, across 12 counties.
How reliable is Northern Plains Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Northern Plains Electric Co-op customer was without power for 6 hr 11 min (SAIDI) over 1.43 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 8 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 Northern Plains Electric Co-op before making decisions.