ND · ranked #49 in the US
North Dakota residential rate: 11.5¢/kWh
That's 30% lower than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Wind and lignite coal produce abundant low-cost generation; bitter winters make heating the dominant load.
Estimated cost
$38.81/month
$1.29 per day$472.22 per year337.5 kWh monthly
W
A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.
At your rate
What appliances cost in North Dakota.
Typical monthly running cost at 11.5¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.
Utilities serving North Dakota
- Xcel Energy (Northern States Power)
- Otter Tail Power
- Montana-Dakota Utilities
- Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Deregulation status
none
In North Dakota your utility is both the supplier and the deliverer. No supplier shopping, but regulated rates tend to be more stable.
Sources: www.eia.gov · www.psc.nd.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13