Barnes County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Barnes County, ND is $126.71
- The average electricity rate in Barnes County, ND is 12.26¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Barnes County, ND
The average residential electric bill in Barnes County, ND is $126.71 per month. Barnes County, ND is the 6th most expensive county in North Dakota for electricity.
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Barnes County, North Dakota Electricity Overview
The electricity consumed by customers in Barnes County is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power production plants.
Barnes County is the 8th worst polluting county in the US when considering pollution per person.
Barnes County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 26.75% below the United States average rate, at 12.26 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents.
The largest electricity company in Barnes County by customer count is Cass County Electric Cooperative.
Barnes County is the 13th largest county by population in the state, with 10,869 citizens calling the county home.
Barnes County is ranked as the 1443rd highest consumer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the country with over 400,000 megawatt hours being used by residents who live there.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
421,109 MWh
Consumption per Capita
38.74 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
250,863,521 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
23,080.64 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Valley City
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Valley City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
9.2¢ per kWh
- 4.01% lower than last month
- 4.22% higher than November last year
- 18.65% lower than the North Dakota average
- 45.99% lower than the US average
- 12th in the state out of 403 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 326th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 24 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
9.14¢ per kWh
- 0.34% higher than last month
- 3.48% higher than November last year
- 20.51% lower than the North Dakota average
- 44.6% lower than the US average
- 12th in the state out of 403 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 244th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 20 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$93.74 per month
- 9.19% higher than last month
- 1.78% higher than November last year
- 22.63% lower than the North Dakota average
- 20.72% lower than the US average
- 18th in the state out of 403 cities
- The state rank has increased by 96 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since November last year
- 6,013th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,234 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 312 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$101.07 per month
- 0.14% higher than last month
- 0.71% higher than November last year
- 13.34% lower than the North Dakota average
- 28.95% lower than the US average
- 109th in the state out of 403 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
- 2,911th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 217 since November last year
Valley City, ND Electricity Overview

Valley City's residents spend, on average, 9.14 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 20.56% less than North Dakota's average price of 11.50 cents. The city has an average of 1.07 electrical outages per consumer per year. These outages are on average 69.63 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes per outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $101.07 per month, while the nationwide average is $147.16.
The electricity sold in Valley City has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 23,080.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 152,009,121.98 kilograms, which is the 12th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Valley City
Valley City residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Valley City, North Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.37 | 126.62 | 636,793 | 78,776,000 | |
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.28 | 119.91 | 579,780.17 | 65,405,809 | |
| Valley City Public Works | BUNDLED | 8.57 | 100.6 | 47,079.92 | 4,033,077.67 |
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Litchville, ND Electricity Overview

Litchville's residents spend, on average, 11.74 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 2.08% more than North Dakota's average price of 11.50 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Otter Tail Power Company. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Litchville average is 21.93% lower at $114.9 per month.
The electricity sold in Litchville has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 23,080.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 4,893,096.55 kilograms, which is the 175th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Litchville
Litchville residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Litchville, North Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.28 | 119.91 | 579,780.17 | 65,405,809 |
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Oriska, ND Electricity Overview

Oriska's residents spend, on average, 11.74 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 2.08% more than North Dakota's average price of 11.50 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Otter Tail Power Company. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Oriska average is 21.93% lower at $114.9 per month.
The electricity sold in Oriska has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 23,080.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 4,731,532.04 kilograms, which is the 178th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oriska
Oriska residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Oriska, North Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.28 | 119.91 | 579,780.17 | 65,405,809 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Barnes County, North Dakota?
By total revenue, Cass County Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in Barnes County, North Dakota.
How many electric companies offer service in Barnes County, North Dakota?
Barnes County, North Dakota has 3 electricity companies operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Barnes County, North Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cass County Electric Cooperative | 19,484 |
| 2 | Valley City Public Works | 4,197 |
| 3 | Otter Tail Power Company | 4,163 |