North Dakota Electricity Rates
Residential rate
12.35¢/kWh
-34% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#51
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$109
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $33.79 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $105.12 |
| Window AC unit | $27.03 |
| Portable AC unit | $33.04 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $45.05 |
| Heat pump water heater | $11.26 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $11.26 |
| Washing machine | $0.94 |
| Dishwasher | $4.88 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $4.51 |
| Chest freezer | $5.26 |
| Electric oven | $9.39 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for North Dakota
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $0.88/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- North Dakota rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.