KEM Electric Cooperative: Rates and Coverage Area

KEM Electric Cooperative

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About KEM Electric Cooperative

KEM Electric Cooperative is an electric cooperative serving North Dakota, including cities like Linton, Wishek, Napoleon, Steele, and Strasburg. On recent government reports, the supplier disclosed a total of 3,697 electricity customers. This total is made up of 4.73% industrial accounts, 19.37% commercial customers and 75.90% residential accounts. On average, KEM Electric Cooperative's residential electricity rate is 12.15 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.07% less than the average US rate of 15.59 cents. In 2019 they sold 83,974 megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales). The electricity sourced by the provider primarily came from megawatt hours that they acquired by way of the wholesale electricity market. They purchased 91,477 on the wholesale market. The revenue for KEM Electric Cooperative in 2019 from electricity sales was $10,683,000, with 99.60% coming from retail sales to end users.

The state average monthly residential power bill is $113.17, while the KEM Electric Cooperative average is 46.43% higher at $175.03 per month. KEM Electric Cooperative ranks 29th in the state for average monthly bill total. Electricity generation is not part of the KEM Electric Cooperative business model, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates to then be resold to their consumers.

KEM Electric Cooperative Net Metering

KEM Electric Cooperative is one of 10 electric suppliers in the state who offer net metering to their customers. Installation of solar panels and other electricity sources is often too expensive for individuals. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused kilowatt hours back to the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically feasible.

KEM Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills

KEM Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.127/kWh$0.119/kWh$175.03/mo.$139.52/mo.
1066th12.15¢KEM Electric Cooperative's Average residential price per kWh
2680th$175.03Average monthly electricity bill for KEM Electric Cooperative's residential customers

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KEM Electric Cooperative Overview

  • Company Type:Cooperative
  • Headquarters:107 South Broadway
    Linton, North Dakota 58552
    United States of America
  • CEO:Dale Nagel

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KEM Electric Cooperative Coverage Map

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KEM Electric Cooperative State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
North Dakota3,69711,741,00020100%

KEM Electric Cooperative County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Emmons County3,316311.48$133.39/mo
Kidder County2,397510.80$130.90/mo
Logan County1,814510.90$127.82/mo
McIntosh County2,568411.16$131.82/mo

Cities KEM Electric Cooperative Has Coverage

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

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KEM Electric Cooperative FAQ:

What cities does KEM Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?

KEM Electric Cooperative supplies in 12 cities.

What is the average bundled bill for KEM Electric Cooperative customers each month?

Customers of KEM Electric Cooperative pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $175.03.

Who is the CEO of KEM Electric Cooperative?

The CEO of KEM Electric Cooperative is Dale Nagel.

What is the phone number for KEM Electric Cooperative?

KEM Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (701) 254-4666

How many counties does KEM Electric Cooperative provider electricity in?

There are 4 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by KEM Electric Cooperative including North Dakota.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for KEM Electric Cooperative customers?

The average bundled price of electricity for customers of KEM Electric Cooperative is 12.15 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-10-30