Northern States Power Co - Minnesota electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · North Dakota
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 83,434 homes in North Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.83¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Northern States Power Co - Minnesota bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $138.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $207.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $276.60 |
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential TOD Overhead Electric Space Heating (A02)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $6.00 | 8.8¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) · 31.5¢ (9am–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOD Overhead Standard (A02)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $6.00 | 8.8¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) · 31.5¢ (9am–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOD Underground Electric Space Heating (A04)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $6.00 | 8.8¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) · 31.5¢ (9am–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Overhead Electric Space Heating (A01)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $6.00 | 17.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOD Underground Standard (A04)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $6.00 | 9.2¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) · 28.6¢ (9am–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Underground Electric Space Heating (A03)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $6.00 | 17.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Underground Standard (A03)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $6.00 | 17.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Overhead Standard (A01)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $6.00 | 17.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Energy Controlled Service Non-demand metered Residential (A05) | 2015-05-01 | $5.66 | 7.27¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (10.66¢ → 13.54¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 88 | 201 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.55 | 1.12 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 39 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 57 | 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 States Power Co - Minnesota's counties, customers averaged 96 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traill | 319 | 9 | 2,649 | 2025-06-21 |
| Cass | 115 | 24 | 7,754 | 2025-06-21 |
| Grand Forks | 100 | 16 | 2,997 | 2025-07-27 |
| McHenry | 96 | 8 | 463 | 2025-07-27 |
| Ward | 30 | 8 | 2,806 | 2025-12-28 |
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota service area
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota serves 5 counties in North Dakota and 28 ZIP codes.
Cass, Grand Forks, McHenry, Traill, Ward
Cities: Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo, Horace, Casselton, Grand Forks Air Force Base
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 64 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 11,536 |
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 12.86¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.27¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $259,355,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,098,637 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13781 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern States Power Co - Minnesota's electricity rate?
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota residential customers pay an average of 13.83¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 12% above the North Dakota average of 12.32¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Northern States Power Co - Minnesota electric bill?
About $106 a month. The average Northern States Power Co - Minnesota home uses 767 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $138.
How many customers does Northern States Power Co - Minnesota have?
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota serves 83,434 residential customers and 96,940 customers in total in North Dakota, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Northern States Power Co - Minnesota?
In 2025, the average Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customer was without power for 88 min (SAIDI) over 0.55 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 57 min. The North Dakota average was 3 hr 21 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Northern States Power Co - Minnesota offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential TOD Overhead Electric Space Heating (A02). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 States Power Co - Minnesota before making decisions.