Northern Plains Electric Coop Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh

Residential rates for Northern Plains Electric Coop and how they compare to the North Dakota average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.

Data through 2024 EIA-861, verified Oct 12, 2026

Residential customers of Northern Plains Electric Coop average $194.53/month at 10.65¢/kWh — above the North Dakota average of $113.65.

Avg bill (2024)$194.53/moannual average Rate10.65¢/kWh Res. customers10,393 Bill rank#3 in NDof tracked utilities

Where Northern Plains Electric Coop rates are heading

Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.

Northern Plains Electric Coop price per kWh (annual) ▲ 6.6% over 2019–2024
Northern Plains Electric Coop price per kWh (annual) 10.0¢ 10.3¢ 10.7¢ 10.7¢ 2019 2024
YearRateAvg billRes. customers
2019 9.99¢/kWh $199.09/mo 10,105
2020 10.2¢/kWh $200.72/mo 10,115
2021 10.51¢/kWh $180.87/mo 10,163
2022 10.14¢/kWh $195.88/mo 10,251
2023 10.37¢/kWh $190.04/mo 10,302
2024 10.65¢/kWh $194.53/mo 10,393

Rate context in North Dakota

Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Northern Plains Electric Coop's 2024 annual figure.

North Dakota price per kWh (12 months) ▲ 6.1% over Jul 25–Jun 26
North Dakota price per kWh (12 months) 10.9¢ 12.5¢ 14.1¢ 14.1¢ Jul 25 Jun 26

Northern Plains Electric Coop vs its state

Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.

MeasureNorthern Plains Electric Co…North Dakota (latest month)
Avg bill $194.53/mo $113.65/mo
Rate 10.65¢/kWh 14.12¢/kWh

Common questions

How much is the average electric bill with Northern Plains Electric Coop?

Northern Plains Electric Coop residential customers averaged $194.53 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $2,334.36 per year.

What does Northern Plains Electric Coop charge per kWh?

Northern Plains Electric Coop averaged 10.65¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.

How does Northern Plains Electric Coop compare to the North Dakota average?

Northern Plains Electric Coop bills average $194.53 — higher than the North Dakota average of $113.65 (latest EIA month).

How many customers does Northern Plains Electric Coop serve?

Northern Plains Electric Coop served 10,393 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in ND.

Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Northern Plains Electric Coop. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.