NorVal Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Montana
NorVal Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 1,930 homes in Montana. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.00¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 6% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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NorVal Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $170.00 | $140.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $255.00 | $195.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $340.00 | $250.00 |
*Residential (effective 2012-01-01, $30.00/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.
NorVal Electric Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2012-01-01 | $30.00 | 11.00¢ |
| Residential Space Heating | 2012-01-01 | — | 9.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
NorVal Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (14.03¢ → 15.94¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
NorVal Electric Cooperative 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 NorVal Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 30 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips | 1,866 | 19 | 3,209 | 2025-12-17 |
| Valley | 818 | 28 | 3,214 | 2025-01-24 |
| Daniels | 248 | 3 | 694 | 2025-11-25 |
| Roosevelt | 10 | 4 | 167 | 2025-12-18 |
| McCone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-01 |
NorVal Electric Cooperative service area
NorVal Electric Cooperative serves 5 counties in Montana and 13 ZIP codes.
Daniels, McCone, Phillips, Roosevelt, Valley
Cities: Scobey
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
NorVal Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,306,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 52,114 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 13749 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is NorVal Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
NorVal Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 17.00¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 23% above the Montana average of 13.84¢ and 6% below the U.S. average.
What is the average NorVal Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $383 a month. The average NorVal Electric Cooperative home uses 2,250 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $170.
How many customers does NorVal Electric Cooperative have?
NorVal Electric Cooperative serves 1,930 residential customers in Montana, across 5 counties.
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 NorVal Electric Cooperative before making decisions.