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North Dakota Electricity Cost 2026: 10.92¢/kWh
North Dakota residential electricity rates average 10.92 cents per kWh in 2026, -39.5% vs the 18.05¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with coal/wind as the primary generation source.
State Rate
10.92
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$97
at 886 kWh
vs National
-39.5%
national avg 18.05¢
Rank (cheapest first)
2/50
YoY change +1.8%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Coal/Wind
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,161
vs national $1,919
North Dakota electricity market
Regulated state with very low residential rates, driven by abundant in-state generation (coal, wind, and hydro from the Garrison Dam). Multiple cooperatives serve rural areas; Otter Tail Power and Xcel Energy are the major investor-owned utilities.
Where North Dakota residents save
No retail competition. Low rates mean efficiency savings produce smaller absolute dollars; the heating season is long, so weatherization compounds over winter.
Primary utilities
- Otter Tail Power
- Xcel Energy
- North Dakota Electric Cooperatives
North Dakota bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $55 | $655 |
| Small house | 750 | $82 | $983 |
| Average household | 886 | $97 | $1,161 |
| Large house | 1200 | $131 | $1,572 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $164 | $1,966 |
Estimates use the North Dakota state-average rate of 10.92¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.