North Dakota Electricity Rates

11.95¢

per kWh (avg residential)

$108

est. monthly bill at 900 kWh

Low

rate tier

+0.31¢ (+2.66%)

month-over-month change

Data status: freshDataset last updated May 28, 2026 (UTC). The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly state data with a reporting lag, so the rates above reflect March 2026 activity. · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

North Dakota's average residential electricity price is 11.95¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (March 2026). This places North Dakota in the low rate tier compared with other states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated energy-only charge is about $107.55.

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Est. energy charge: $107.55

Note: this is energy-only (doesn’t include delivery fees, taxes, etc.).

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100

Affordability (Very Affordable)

100

Value Score™ (Excellent)

Price Index™ (Below National Average)

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Similar-priced states

Idaho — 13.01¢/kWh
Nebraska — 13.10¢/kWh
Utah — 13.17¢/kWh
Iowa — 13.42¢/kWh
Missouri — 13.44¢/kWh

Midwest region

Illinois — 18.86¢/kWh
Indiana — 17.85¢/kWh
Iowa — 13.42¢/kWh
Kansas — 15.34¢/kWh
Michigan — 21.20¢/kWh
Minnesota — 15.08¢/kWh
Missouri — 13.44¢/kWh
Nebraska — 13.10¢/kWh
Ohio — 18.78¢/kWh
South Dakota — 14.29¢/kWh
Wisconsin — 18.80¢/kWh

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FAQ

What is the average residential electricity price in North Dakota?

North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 11.95¢/kWh (updated March 2026).

How is the bill estimate calculated?

The estimate uses: kWh * (11.95¢/kWh) / 100. It is an energy-only estimate.

Does the estimate include delivery fees and taxes?

No. It excludes delivery fees, taxes, fixed charges, and other utility fees.

More about electricity in North Dakota

Why prices vary by state · Common questions · 1,000 kWh bill · 1,500 kWh bill

Methodology & data

Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.

Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery fees, taxes, fixed charges, and other utility fees.

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