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Williams County, North Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Williams County, ND is $108.34
  • The average electricity rate in Williams County, ND is 7.40¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Williams County, ND

The average residential electric bill in Williams County, ND is $108.34 per month. Williams County, ND is the most expensive county in North Dakota for electricity.

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Williams County, North Dakota Electricity Overview

Averaging generation of 39.27 megawatt hours per resident per year, Williams County ranks 11 out of 53 counties in the state for production per capita.

Citizens of Williams County pay around 11.46% less than the $122.36 North Dakota average monthly residential electric expense.

Williams County is the 173rd highest county in the US out of 3221 counties for electricity production from wind per capita, averaging 39.27 megawatt hours per resident produced from wind turbines.

Residents of Williams County consume enough electricity to emit 0 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the national average of 4,219.12.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Williams County is Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative.

At an average residential rate of 7.40 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Williams County benefit from a 55.79% discount from the national average rate.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,490,095 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    38.74 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,510,169 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,510,169 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    39.27 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Williston

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Williston Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

12.96¢ per kWh

  • 14.99% higher than last month
  • 7.08% higher than November last year
  • 14.61% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 23.91% lower than the US average
  • 387th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 280 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 12 since November last year
  • 5,502nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,324 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 75 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.99¢ per kWh

  • 0.6% higher than last month
  • 9.08% higher than November last year
  • 4.35% higher than the North Dakota average
  • 27.27% lower than the US average
  • 310th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since November last year
  • 3,853rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 129 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,437 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$103.59 per month

  • 61.71% higher than last month
  • 3.36% lower than November last year
  • 14.5% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 12.39% lower than the US average
  • 75th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 170 since November last year
  • 10,047th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9,716 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,463 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$93.09 per month

  • 0.32% lower than last month
  • 1.37% higher than November last year
  • 20.18% lower than the North Dakota average
  • 34.56% lower than the US average
  • 104th in the state out of 403 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since November last year
  • 1,486th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 43 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 333 since November last year

Williston, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Williston are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.99 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.28% higher than the average North Dakota price of 11.50 cents and 28.33% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $93.09 per month, while the state average is $122.36. Montana Dakota Utilities is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Emitting 631,671,067.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Williston is the 6th highest out of 406 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 23,080.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Williston, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Williston

Williston residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.158/kWh$0.086/kWh$120.47/mo.$51.55/mo.
310th11.99¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Williston
104th$93.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Williston Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Williston, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.4594.26783,53889,715,000

Tioga, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Tioga are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.99 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.28% higher than the average North Dakota price of 11.50 cents and 28.33% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $93.09 per month, while the state average is $122.36. Montana Dakota Utilities is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Emitting 30,812,659.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Tioga is the 43rd highest out of 406 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 23,080.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Tioga, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tioga

Tioga residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.158/kWh$0.086/kWh$120.47/mo.$51.55/mo.
265th11.99¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tioga
104th$93.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tioga Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tioga, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.4594.26783,53889,715,000

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Ray, ND Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Ray are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.99 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.28% higher than the average North Dakota price of 11.50 cents and 28.33% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Ray has the 78th largest population in the state, with 716 residents . Montana Dakota Utilities is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

Emitting 16,525,741.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Ray is the 78th highest out of 406 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 23,080.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Ray, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ray

Ray residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.158/kWh$0.086/kWh$120.47/mo.$51.55/mo.
265th11.99¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ray
104th$93.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ray Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ray, North Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.4594.26783,53889,715,000

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Williams County, North Dakota Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Williams County, North Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Aurora Wind ProjectAurora Wind Project, LLC (100.00%)
Williams County ND Wind 980,868111
Lindahl Wind Project, LLCEnel Green Power (100.00%)
Williams County ND Wind 529,301811

Williams County, North Dakota Production Fuel Makeup

WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 48th worst ranked county out of 53 counties in the state, Williams County emits 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 2894th highest in emissions per resident, averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Wind is the fuel of choice in Williams County, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There are 2 power producing plants in Williams County, which is the 355th highest number of power plants in a county in the nation.

Williams County, North Dakota Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity companies in Williams County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. The state of North Dakota has highly restricted state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Williams County electricity suppliers who report energy loss average roughly 4.68% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average is 2.43%, meaning Williams County ranks 1691st best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Williams County:

  • Alamo, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%
  • Epping, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%
  • Grenora, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%
  • Ray, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%
  • Springbrook, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%
  • Tioga, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%
  • Wildrose, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%
  • Williston, North Dakota:
    • Montana Dakota Utilities: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Williams County, North Dakota?

Williams County, North Dakota is home to 2 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Williams County, North Dakota?

The largest electricity provider in Williams County, North Dakota by total customer count is Montana Dakota Utilities.

Which electricity companies offer service in Williams County, North Dakota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Montana Dakota Utilities13,977
2Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative9,746
3Lower Yellowstone Electric REA1,179

How many electric companies offer service in Williams County, North Dakota?

There are 3 electricity companies operating in Williams County, North Dakota.

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2025-07-31