Verendrye Electric Cooperative
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About Verendrye Electric Cooperative
Verendrye Electric Cooperative is an electricity cooperative supplying electricity in 9 counties within the state of North Dakota including Ward County, McLean County, Mountrail County, Bottineau County, and McHenry County. Verendrye Electric Cooperative's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 11.10 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the state average rate of 11.03 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the nationwide average of 15.64 cents. In 2022 the company sold 97.04% of their disposition via normal retail sales to end users. The electricity sourced by the company is made up primarily of megawatt hours they procured via wholesale channels. Of the total electricity sourced by the company, whole purchased made up 100.00%. In 2022, the provider earned 99.73% of their revenue from retail electricity sales to end users.
The national average monthly residential electricity bill is $132.69, while the Verendrye Electric Cooperative average is 1.86% more at $135.16 per month. Verendrye Electric Cooperative is the 1896th ranked provider in the country for average monthly bill amount. Electricity production is not part of the Verendrye Electric Cooperative business plan, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates and then resell to their end users.
Luckily, Verendrye Electric Cooperative allows consumers to participate in net metering programs. Installation of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often too expensive for residents. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra megawatt hours back into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
Verendrye Electric Cooperative reported an annual loss of around 2.77% of the electricity that they generate. Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of being in the electricity generation business and electricity providers must report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. The state of North Dakota has an energy loss average of 1.13% and the US average is 2.87%, giving Verendrye Electric Cooperative a rank of 328th best out of 3517 providers reporting energy loss in the US.
Verendrye Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Verendrye Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Verendrye Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:615 Highway 52 West
Velva, North Dakota 58790
United States of America - CEO:Bruce Carlson
Verendrye Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.verendrye.com
- Customer Service Phone:(701) 338-2855
- Contact Page:www.verendrye.com
- Social Media:
Verendrye Electric Cooperative Service
- Outage Phone:(800) 472-2141
- States Served:
- North Dakota
- Counties Served:
- Ward County
- McLean County
- Mountrail County
- Bottineau County
- McHenry County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Energy Loss
Verendrye Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
16,791MWh
328 National Rank
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Verendrye Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Verendrye Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 16,653 | 52,905,000 | 12 | 100% |
Verendrye Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottineau County | 6,442 | 5 | 10.50 | $130.64/mo |
| McHenry County | 5,420 | 5 | 10.84 | $121.08/mo |
| McLean County | 9,788 | 6 | 11.58 | $138.64/mo |
| Mountrail County | 9,717 | 6 | 9.49 | $103.27/mo |
| Pierce County | 4,038 | 5 | 10.33 | $151.78/mo |
| Renville County | 2,328 | 7 | 10.45 | $122.19/mo |
| Sheridan County | 1,328 | 5 | 10.35 | $126.20/mo |
| Ward County | 68,870 | 7 | 10.62 | $107.85/mo |
| Wells County | 4,031 | 4 | 10.33 | $151.18/mo |
Cities Verendrye Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Anamoose, ND
- Balfour, ND
- Bergen, ND
- Berthold, ND
- Burlington, ND
- Carpio, ND
- Deering, ND
- Des Lacs, ND
- Donnybrook, ND
- Douglas, ND
- Drake, ND
- Glenburn, ND
- Granville, ND
- Harvey, ND
- Karlsruhe, ND
- Kief, ND
- Makoti, ND
- Martin, ND
- Minot, ND
- Ryder, ND
- Sawyer, ND
- Surrey, ND
- Towner, ND
- Velva, ND
- Voltaire, ND
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Verendrye Electric Cooperative FAQ:
How many counties does Verendrye Electric Cooperative supply electricity in?
There are 9 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Verendrye Electric Cooperative.
Who is the CEO of Verendrye Electric Cooperative?
The current CEO of Verendrye Electric Cooperative is Bruce Carlson.
What cities does Verendrye Electric Cooperative supply electricity in?
Verendrye Electric Cooperative serves 25 cities.
What is the phone number for Verendrye Electric Cooperative?
You can reach Verendrye Electric Cooperative by phone via (701) 338-2855.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Verendrye Electric Cooperative customers?
Consumers of Verendrye Electric Cooperative, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 11.10 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the average bundled bill for Verendrye Electric Cooperative customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Verendrye Electric Cooperative is $135.16. The North Dakota average bundled bill is $109.94 and the US average is $109.94.
