EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc. electricity rates

Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc. (cooperative) residential customers paid about 14.8¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $213 for 1,777 kWh a month.

Avg. home price14.8¢per kWh
Residential customers5,721ND, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,777kWh
Commercial13.2¢per kWh
Industrial7.8¢per kWh

What a month costs with Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc.

500 kWh / month$74
900 kWh / month$133
1,200 kWh / month$178
1,800 kWh / month · avg. use$266

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

8¢11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026North Dakota averageU.S. averageDakota Valley Elec Coop Inc. 8¢11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026North Dakota averageU.S. averageDakota Valley Elec Coop Inc.
North Dakota averageU.S. averageDakota Valley Elec Coop Inc.
Aug 202613.3¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+2.6%13.0¢
vs. 5 years ago+11%12.0¢
Record high14.1¢Jun 2026
Avg. home bill$130979 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, West North Central13.1¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West North Central region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc.’s electricity rate?

About 14.8¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc. electric bill?

$213 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,777 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc. cheaper than the North Dakota average?

No: 14.8¢ versus the North Dakota average of 13.3¢ (Aug 2026).