Ward County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Ward County, ND is $138.76
- The average electricity rate in Ward County, ND is 10.51¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Ward County, ND
The average residential electric bill in Ward County, ND is $138.76 per month. Ward County, ND is the 16th most expensive county in North Dakota for electricity.
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Ward County, North Dakota Electricity Overview
Ward County ranks 367th highest county out of 3221 counties in the nation for electricity per person produced from wind power. Producing 343,505 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 68,870, this averages out to 4.99 megawatt hours per person each year from wind turbines.
Ward County produces 343,505 megawatts from wind turbines. That is sufficient to rank them 320th out of 3221 counties in the nation for electricity production from wind power .
The county is ranked as the 1086th highest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3221 counties for electricity production, producing 343,505 megawatt hours.
Ward County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 36.95% below the nationwide average rate, at 10.51 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.66 cents.
With a population of 68,870 citizens, Ward County is the 4th largest county by population in North Dakota and the 805th largest in the United States.
There was a 1.66% increase in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the most recent year in Ward County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,668,802 MWh
Consumption per Capita
38.75 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
343,505 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
343,505 MWh
Production per Capita
4.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,389,821,659 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
20,180.36 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Minot
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Rates and Production Categories
Minot Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
11.82¢ per kWh
- 3.37% lower than last month
- 5.12% higher than November last year
- 4.48% higher than the North Dakota average
- 30.63% lower than the US average
- 266th in the state out of 403 cities
- The state rank has increased by 48 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since November last year
- 3,331st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 632 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 186 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.22¢ per kWh
- 0.39% higher than last month
- 1.31% higher than November last year
- 6.29% higher than the North Dakota average
- 25.92% lower than the US average
- 325th in the state out of 403 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 53 since November last year
- 4,255th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 143 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,454 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$83.53 per month
- 13.02% higher than last month
- 2.04% lower than November last year
- 31.05% lower than the North Dakota average
- 29.35% lower than the US average
- 7th in the state out of 403 cities
- The state rank has increased by 97 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since November last year
- 2,728th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,450 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 842 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$87.8 per month
- 0.17% lower than last month
- 7.42% lower than November last year
- 24.71% lower than the North Dakota average
- 38.27% lower than the US average
- 16th in the state out of 403 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 90 since November last year
- 963rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,506 since November last year
Minot, ND Electricity Overview

Minot's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.22 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 11.50 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the national average of 16.66 cents. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $146.93, while the Minot average is 40.24% below at $87.8 per month. Northern States Power Company has an estimated 6,922 residential customers, more than all other vendors in the city.
Emitting 1,111,868,403.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Minot is the 4th worst out of 406 cities in North Dakota for total pollution from electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per capita, which amounts to 23,161.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Minot as the 75th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Minot
Minot residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Minot, North Dakota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 12.37 | 93.01 | 749,644.47 | 92,742,570 |
Zips with electric coverage in Minot, North Dakota include: 58701, 58703, 58707, 58702
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Minot AFB CDP, ND Electricity Overview

Minot AFB CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 11.29 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the residents, this price is below both the state and US average prices of 11.50 and 16.66 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Verendrye Electric Cooperative has an estimated 35 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Customers in Minot AFB CDP are faced with 0.63 power outages a year with outages lasting on average 47.2 minutes.
Emitting 124,493,129.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Minot AFB CDP is the 14th worst out of 406 cities in North Dakota for total pollution from electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per capita, which amounts to 23,161.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Minot AFB CDP as the 75th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Minot AFB CDP
Minot AFB CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Minot AFB CDP, North Dakota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Verendrye Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 10.63 | 141.32 | 228,796 | 24,323,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Minot AFB CDP, North Dakota include: 58703, 58704, 58705, 58740
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Burlington, ND Electricity Overview

Burlington's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.22 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 11.50 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the national average of 16.66 cents. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $146.93, while the Burlington average is 40.24% below at $87.8 per month. Northern States Power Company has an estimated 477 residential customers, more than all other vendors in the city.
Emitting 35,529,760.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Burlington is the 38th worst out of 406 cities in North Dakota for total pollution from electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per capita, which amounts to 23,161.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Burlington as the 75th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Burlington
Burlington residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Burlington, North Dakota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Northern States Power Company | BUNDLED | 12.37 | 93.01 | 749,644.47 | 92,742,570 |
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Ward County, North Dakota Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Ward County, North Dakota
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Prairie Winds ND1Basin Electric Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Ward County | ND | Wind | 328,176 | 23 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Minot Wind ProjectBasin Electric Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Ward County | ND | Wind | 15,329 | 40 | 1 | 1 |
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Ward County, North Dakota?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Northern States Power Company | 44,232 |
2 | Verendrye Electric Cooperative | 7,201 |
3 | Otter Tail Power Company | 932 |
4 | Burke Divide Electric Cooperative | 344 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Ward County, North Dakota?
The largest electricity company in Ward County, North Dakota by total customer count is Northern States Power Company.
How many electric companies offer service in Ward County, North Dakota?
Ward County, North Dakota has 4 electricity companies serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are located in Ward County, North Dakota?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in Ward County, North Dakota