Cass County Elec Coop Inc residential customers paid an average of 12.45¢/kWh in 2024 —
9% above the North Dakota average of 11.45¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 51,968 residential customers across 8 ND counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Northern Plains Electric Coop (10.65¢), works out about $194/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Cass County Elec Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Cass County Elec Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Plains Electric Coop | 10.65 | 10,393 | -1.79 | -$194 |
| Otter Tail Power Co | 11.38 | 45,467 | -1.07 | -$115 |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | 11.72 | 79,354 | -0.73 | -$79 |
| Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc | 12.01 | 5,721 | -0.44 | -$47 |
| Nodak Electric Coop Inc | 12.08 | 20,803 | -0.37 | -$40 |
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | 12.11 | 82,987 | -0.33 | -$36 |
| Cass County Elec Coop Inc (this page) | 12.45 | 51,968 | — | — |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Cass County Elec Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Cass County Elec Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Cass County Elec Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Cass County Elec Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes | Northern Plains Electric Coop | 10.65 | +$194 |
| Cass | Otter Tail Power Co | 11.38 | +$115 |
| Dickey | Otter Tail Power Co | 11.38 | +$115 |
| LaMoure | Otter Tail Power Co | 11.38 | +$115 |
| Ransom | Otter Tail Power Co | 11.38 | +$115 |
| Richland | Otter Tail Power Co | 11.38 | +$115 |
| Sargent | Otter Tail Power Co | 11.38 | +$115 |
| Traill | Otter Tail Power Co | 11.38 | +$115 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.96 | 12.45 | +4.1% |
| Residential customers | 50,699 | 51,968 | +2.5% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: North Dakota electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Cass County Elec Coop bill
North Dakota is a regulated retail market — Cass County Elec Coop customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.nd.gov.
Counties served (ND, EIA-861 2024)
Barnes · Cass · Dickey · LaMoure · Ransom · Richland · Sargent · Traill
Head-to-head comparisons
- Northern States Power Co - Minnesota vs Cass County Elec Coop Inc
- Montana-Dakota Utilities Co vs Cass County Elec Coop Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Cass County Elec Coop Inc more expensive than other North Dakota utilities?
- Cass County Elec Coop Inc customers paid an average 12.45 cents/kWh in 2024 — 9% above the North Dakota volume-weighted average of 11.45 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Cass County Elec Coop Inc?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and North Dakota has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.nd.gov).
- How many customers does Cass County Elec Coop Inc have?
- 51,968 residential customers in North Dakota in 2024 across 8 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.