North Dakota benefits from low electricity rates due to abundant coal and growing wind resources, serving both residential and industrial customers.
Lowest Rates
Xcel
~11.8\u00a2/kWh
Highest Rates
Montana-Dakota
~12.2\u00a2/kWh
Total Customers
200,000
across 2 utilities
Key Factors in North Dakota
North Dakota's key advantages include low rates, significant wind growth, strong energy production, and its nature as a rural state.
10-13¢/kWh
Xcel Energy (investor-owned)
11-14¢/kWh
MDU Resources (investor-owned)
Abundant coal and wind resources contribute to some of the lowest electricity prices in the nation.
The state is rapidly expanding its wind energy capacity, becoming a major player in renewable energy.
As a major energy-producing state, North Dakota has a robust and reliable energy infrastructure.
Utilities face challenges in serving a widespread, rural population across a large territory.