Utilities listed
17
North Dakota, 2025
Homes counted
400 thousand
Residential customers
Average price
11.82 cents
Per kWh, North Dakota
Average bill
$126.40
Per month
Utilities serving North Dakota homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in ND | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy Minnesota | Investor-owned | 83,434 | 16.50 | $104.68 |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor-owned | 79,711 | 11.47 | $94.38 |
| Cass County Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 52,785 | 12.66 | $130.85 |
| Otter Tail Power | Investor-owned | 45,437 | 11.19 | $111.63 |
| Nodak Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,715 | 12.69 | $195.20 |
| Capital Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 19,650 | 13.53 | $139.59 |
| Verendrye Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 14,357 | 11.19 | $149.51 |
| Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 11,485 | 7.25 | $108.23 |
| Roughrider Electric Cooperativ | Cooperative | 11,246 | 10.82 | $136.14 |
| Northern Plains Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 10,472 | 10.88 | $204.08 |
| North Central Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 6,088 | 10.94 | $209.76 |
| Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 5,790 | 12.74 | $231.29 |
| McKenzie Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 5,367 | 8.03 | $144.59 |
| McLean Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 3,706 | 14.64 | $185.73 |
| Slope Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 3,214 | 14.27 | $163.97 |
| Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 1,804 | 8.61 | $167.96 |
| Lower Yellowstone R E A | Cooperative | 680 | 9.15 | $109.52 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in ND counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns North Dakota's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in ND | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 3 | 208,582 | 55.5% |
| Electric cooperative | 14 | 167,359 | 44.5% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What North Dakota utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 3 | 15.55 |
| Electric cooperative | 14 | 11.58 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest electric cooperative is Cass County Electric Cooperative (52,785 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These North Dakota utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfileXcel Energy Minnesota1.42 million homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileMontana-Dakota Utilities121 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileCass County Electric Cooperative53 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileOtter Tail Power105 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileNodak Electric Cooperative21 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileCapital Electric Cooperative20 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
How North Dakota compares
The statewide average residential price is 11.82 cents per kWh and the average bill is $126.40 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the North Dakota electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 7.25 cents at Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative to 16.50 cents at Xcel Energy Minnesota.
Can you switch electric companies in North Dakota?
Most households cannot choose. The company that serves your address is set by where you live. Regulation and complaints go through the North Dakota Public Service Commission.
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North Dakota electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in North Dakota?
Xcel Energy Minnesota serves the most residential customers in North Dakota, about 83 thousand homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in North Dakota?
EIA lists 17 electric utilities with residential customers in North Dakota for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which North Dakota utility has the lowest average price?
Among North Dakota utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 7.25 cents per kWh and Xcel Energy Minnesota had the highest at 16.50 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in North Dakota?
Usually not. Households in North Dakota buy electricity from the utility, municipal system or cooperative that serves their address.