North Dakota electricity rates and average bill

In August 2026, the average residential price in North Dakota was 13.31¢ per kWh, higher than a year earlier (12.97¢).

Source: EIA Table 5.6.A (August 2026, preliminary) and EIA 2024 averages. Checked 2026-10-29.

North Dakota electricity prices, month by month

So far in 2026 (8 months), North Dakota has averaged 12.66¢ per kWh, +5.3% compared with the same months of 2025 (12.02¢). Over the last 12 months the price was highest in June 2026 (14.12¢) and lowest in January 2026 (10.92¢).

Why is my electric bill so high in North Dakota?

• Price: North Dakota homes paid 13.31¢ per kWh in August 2026, +2.6% from August 2025 (+5.3% for 2026 so far). The U.S. average changed +3.4%.
• Season: the price itself moves through the year, from 10.92¢ in January to 14.12¢ in June, on top of the extra heating or cooling you use.
• Use: a typical North Dakota home uses about 1,029 kWh a month (2024). Compare your bill with that, and with the same month last year rather than last month.

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Average electric bill in North Dakota

A typical North Dakota home used 1,029 kWh a month in 2024 (U.S.: 863 kWh). At the August 2026 price that is about $137 a month, compared with $133 at the August 2025 price — an increase of $3 for the same use. EIA's actual 2024 average bill was $118.38.

What common appliances cost to run in North Dakota

At 13.31¢ per kWh. Wattages are typical values from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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