Rates by state / North Dakota / Northern Plains Electric Coop
Cooperative · 10,472 residential customers
Northern Plains Electric Coop electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 10.9¢ per kWh in 2025, 12% below the North Dakota average of 12.3¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
10.9¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$204/mo
At 1,875 kWh a month
1-year change
+2.2%
5 years: +6.7%
Average rate by year
202010.2¢
202110.5¢
202210.1¢
202310.4¢
202410.7¢
202510.9¢
Northern Plains Electric Coop bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Northern Plains Electric Coop's 2025 average rate of 10.9¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Northern Plains Electric Coop | North Dakota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $54 | $62 |
| 750 kWh | $82 | $92 |
| 1,000 kWh | $109 | $123 |
| 1,500 kWh | $163 | $185 |
| 2,000 kWh | $218 | $246 |
Other utilities in North Dakota
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | 83,434 | 13.5¢ |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | 79,711 | 11.1¢ |
| Cass County Elec Coop Inc | 52,785 | 12.7¢ |
| Otter Tail Power Co | 45,437 | 11.1¢ |
| Nodak Electric Coop Inc | 20,715 | 12.7¢ |
| Capital Electric Coop, Inc | 19,650 | 13.5¢ |
| Verendrye Electric Coop Inc | 14,357 | 11.2¢ |
| Mountrail-Williams Elec Coop | 11,485 | 7.3¢ |
Northern Plains Electric Coop: common questions
- How much does Northern Plains Electric Coop charge per kWh?
- Northern Plains Electric Coop residential customers paid an average of 10.9¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Northern Plains Electric Coop electric bill?
- The average Northern Plains Electric Coop household used 1,875 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $204 a month at the average rate.
- Is Northern Plains Electric Coop cheaper than other utilities in North Dakota?
- Northern Plains Electric Coop's average rate is 12% below the North Dakota average of 12.3¢. 5 of 17 utilities in North Dakota have a lower average rate.
- Did Northern Plains Electric Coop raise rates?
- Northern Plains Electric Coop's average residential rate changed +2.2% from 2024 to 2025 and +6.7% since 2020.
- Is my Northern Plains Electric Coop bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar North Dakota homes and your rate with Northern Plains Electric Coop's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.