Northern States Power Co - Minnesota residential customers paid an average of 12.11¢/kWh in 2024 —
6% above the North Dakota average of 11.45¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 82,987 residential customers across 5 ND counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Mountrail-Williams Elec Coop (7.24¢), works out about $526/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Northern States Power Co - Minnesota compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountrail-Williams Elec Coop | 7.24 | 11,405 | -4.87 | -$526 |
| Verendrye Electric Coop Inc | 10.70 | 14,336 | -1.41 | -$152 |
| North Central Elec Coop, Inc | 10.90 | 6,061 | -1.21 | -$131 |
| Otter Tail Power Co | 11.38 | 45,467 | -0.73 | -$79 |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | 11.72 | 79,354 | -0.40 | -$43 |
| Nodak Electric Coop Inc | 12.08 | 20,803 | -0.04 | -$4 |
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (this page) | 12.11 | 82,987 | — | — |
| Cass County Elec Coop Inc | 12.45 | 51,968 | +0.33 | +$36 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward | Mountrail-Williams Elec Coop | 7.24 | +$526 |
| McHenry | Verendrye Electric Coop Inc | 10.70 | +$152 |
| Cass | Otter Tail Power Co | 11.38 | +$79 |
| Grand Forks | Otter Tail Power Co | 11.38 | +$79 |
| Traill | Otter Tail Power Co | 11.38 | +$79 |
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 | 11.97 | 12.11 | +1.2% |
| Residential customers | 82,499 | 82,987 | +0.6% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: North Dakota electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Northern States Power Co - Minnesota bill
North Dakota is a regulated retail market — Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.nd.gov.
Counties served (ND, EIA-861 2024)
Cass · Grand Forks · McHenry · Traill · Ward
Head-to-head comparisons
- Northern States Power Co - Minnesota vs Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
- Northern States Power Co - Minnesota vs Cass County Elec Coop Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Northern States Power Co - Minnesota more expensive than other North Dakota utilities?
- Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customers paid an average 12.11 cents/kWh in 2024 — 6% above the North Dakota volume-weighted average of 11.45 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Northern States Power Co - Minnesota?
- 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 Northern States Power Co - Minnesota have?
- 82,987 residential customers in North Dakota in 2024 across 5 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.
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.