North Dakota Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in North Dakota is 13.31¢/kWh (the 3rd-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $130.29, per EIA data. That rate is 4.8¢ below the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 13.65 | 110.36 | 808 |
| October 2025 | 12.81 | 107.09 | 836 |
| November 2025 | 11.92 | 129.24 | 1084 |
| December 2025 | 11.01 | 163.85 | 1488 |
| January 2026 | 10.92 | 172.30 | 1578 |
| February 2026 | 11.64 | 144.74 | 1244 |
| March 2026 | 11.94 | 141.04 | 1181 |
| April 2026 | 12.35 | 119.84 | 971 |
| May 2026 | 13.61 | 117.13 | 861 |
| June 2026 | 14.12 | 113.65 | 805 |
| July 2026 | 13.41 | 144.45 | 1077 |
| August 2026 | 13.31 | 130.29 | 979 |
North Dakota vs the U.S. average
| North Dakota | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 13.31¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $130.29 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 979 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +2.6% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +11.0% | +30.5% |
North Dakota's average residential rate of 13.31¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 3rd of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +2.6% (North Dakota) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +11.0% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 979 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how North Dakota's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in North Dakota
Average effective rates and bills for North Dakota's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | 14.42 | 113.83 | 790 | 83,746 |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | 11.48 | 113.08 | 985 | 79,796 |
| Cass County Elec Coop Inc | 13.51 | 138.98 | 1,028 | 53,303 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at North Dakota rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at North Dakota's average rate of 13.31¢/kWh is about $133.10. The state's actual average usage is 979 kWh/month, which is what produces the $130.29 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: North Dakota gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.