North Dakota Commercial Rate Summary
The schedules in these tables do not include sales tax, adjustments, or riders, which may vary by month and state. For complete terms and other rates, such as outdoor lighting, farm service, or irrigation, see rates, rules, and regulations. Charges apply monthly.
Small General Service Rate (Less Than 20 kw)
Rate codes: 404—secondary; 405—primary; 408—nonmetered (closed)
This schedule is applicable and both single- and three-phase nonresidential customers with demands of 20 kilowatt (kW) or below and to residential customers with three-phase service only with demands of 20 kW or below.
404: Secondary Service; 405: Primary Service
Please note that Minnesota and North Dakota schedule 408: Non-metered service- Secondary only-1000 Watts or less - is closed to new installations.
During rate reviews an interim rate adjustment may apply to the charges below.
| Minnesota |
North Dakota |
South Dakota | |
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| 404 and 405 Customer charge |
$18.50 | $24.90 | $20.00 |
| 408 Customer charge |
$4.50 | NA | NA |
| Monthly minimum | Customer + facilities | Customer charge | Customer charge |
| Facilities | $0.00 | NA | NA |
| 404 Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
9.708¢ | 6.682¢ | 6.820¢ |
| 404 Kilowatt-hour charge October – May |
7.808¢ | 4.521¢ | 4.614¢ |
| 405 Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
9.358¢ | 6.440¢ | 6.572¢ |
| 405 Kilowatt-hour charge October-May |
7.458¢ | 4.331¢ | 4.420¢ |
| 408 Kilowatt-hour charge |
8.235¢ | 6.681 | NA |
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Standard Commercial Rate - General Service
Rate codes: 401—secondary; 403—primary
This schedule is applicable to three-phase Residential Customers, and both single- and three-phase nonresidential customers, with a measured demand of at least 20 kilowatts (kW) during the most recent 12 months. Low load factor demand charges only apply to customers that both: have a metered demand of 200 kW or greater and a monthly load factor of 15% or less.
During rate reviews an interim rate adjustment may apply to the charges below.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
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| Secondary Service (401) | |||
| Customer charge | $27.00 | $31.90 | $25.00 |
| Facility charge | 97¢/kW of annual maximum demand (minimum 20 kW) |
98¢/kW of annual maximum demand (minimum 20 kW) |
$1.00/kW of annual maximum demand (minimum 20 kW) |
| Minimum bill | Customer + facility + demand | Customer + facility | Customer + facility + demand + low load factor |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
7.123¢ | 7.506¢ | 3.393¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
7.469¢ | 5.078¢ | 3.363¢ |
| Demand charge per kilowatt June - September |
$3.63 (minimum 20 kW) | NA | $3.60 (minimum 20 kW) |
| Demand charge per kilowatt October - May |
$1.39 (minimum 20 kW) | NA | $2.18 (minimum 20 kW) |
| Low load factor per kilowatt per month |
NA | NA | $3.54/kW |
| Primary Service (403) | |||
| Customer charge | $24.00 | $21.30 | $20.00 |
| Facility charge | 65¢/kW of annual maximum demand (minimum 20 kW) |
65¢/kW of annual maximum demand (minimum 20 kW) |
67¢/kW of annual maximum demand (minimum 20 kW) |
| Minimum bill | Customer + facility + demand | Customer + facility | Customer + facility + demand + low load factor |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
6.884¢ | 7.233¢ | 3.282¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
7.161¢ | 4.865¢ | 3.235¢ |
| Demand charge per kilowatt June - September |
$4.02 (minimum 20 kW) | NA | $3.46 (minimum 20 kW) |
| Demand charge per kilowatt October - May |
$1.89 (minimum 20 kW) | NA | $2.08 (minimum 20 kW) |
| Low load factor per kilowatt per month |
NA | NA | $3.54/kW |
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Large General Service
Rate codes: 602, 603, 632
These are the standard, noncontrolled rates for nonresidential customers.
During rate reviews an interim rate adjustment may apply to the charges below.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
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603 - Secondary Service |
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| Customer charge | $80.00 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Facilities charge | 55¢/kW <1000 kW 45¢/kW >= 1000 kW per annual max kW per month (min 80 kW) |
76¢/kW <1000 kW 56¢/kW >= 1000 kW per month (min 80 kW) |
77¢/kW <1000 kW 57¢/kW >= 1000 kW per month (min 80 kW) |
| Monthly minimum | Customer + facilities + demand charges |
Customer + facilities + demand charges |
Customer + facilities + demand charges |
| Billing demand per kilowatt June - September |
$10.56 (min 80 kW) | $10.75 (min 80 kW) | $10.84 (min 80 kW) |
| Billing demand per kilowatt October - May |
$8.56 (min 80 kW) | $8.54 (min 80 kW) | $6.64 (min 80 kW) |
| Excess billing demand | Demand may be increased 1 kW for each whole 10 kVar of measured reactive demand in excess of 50% of the metered demand in kW. | Demand shall be increased 1 kW for each whole 10 kVar of measured reactive demand in excess of 50% of the metered demand in kW. | Demand may be increased 1 kW for each whole 10 kVar of measured reactive demand in excess of 50% of the metered demand in kW. |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
4.976¢ | 2.286¢ | 2.291¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
5.218¢ | 2.341¢ | 2.271¢ |
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602 - Primary Service |
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| Customer charge | $80.00 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Facilities charge | 25¢/ kW of annual max demand per month (min 80 kW) |
48¢/kW of annual max demand per month (min 80kW) |
49¢/kW of annual max demand per month (min 80 kW) |
| Monthly minimum | Customer + facilities + demand charges |
Customer + facilities + demand charges |
Customer + facilities + demand charges |
| Billing demand per kW June - September |
$10.29 (min 80 kW) | $10.35 (min 80 kW) | $10.39 (min 80 kW) |
| Billing demand per kW October - May |
$8.15 (min 80 kW) | $8.15 (min 80 kW) | $6.34 (min 80 kW) |
| Excess billing demand | Demand may be increased 1 kW for each whole 10 kVar of measured reactive demand in excess of 50% of the metered demand in kW. | Demand shall be increased 1 kW for each whole 10 kVar of measured reactive demand in excess of 50% of the metered demand in kW. | Demand may be increased 1 kW for each whole 10 kVar of measured reactive demand in excess of 50% of the metered demand in kW. |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
4.613¢ | 2.224¢ | 2.219¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
4.798¢ | 2.264¢ | 2.187¢ |
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632 - Transmission Service |
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| Customer charge | $80.00 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Facilities charge | $0.00/ kW | $0.00/ kW | $0.00/ kW |
| Monthly minimum | Customer + facilities + demand charges (min 80 kW) |
Customer + facilities + demand charges (min 80 kW) | Customer + facilities + demand charges (min 80 kW) |
| Billing demand per kW June - September |
$8.58 (min 80 kW) | $8.85 (min 80 kW) | $8.50 (min 80 kW) |
| Billing demand per kW October - May |
$7.63 (min 80 kW) | $7.30 (min 80 kW) | $4.24 (min 80 kW) |
| Excess billing demand | Demand may be increased 1 kW for each whole 10 kVar of measured reactive demand in excess of 50% of the metered demand in kW. | Demand shall be increased 1 kW for each whole 10 kVar of measured reactive demand in excess of 50% of the metered demand in kW. | Demand may be increased 1 kW for each whole 10 kVar of measured reactive demand in excess of 50% of the metered demand in kW. |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
4.355¢ | 2.103¢ | 2.119¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
4.473¢ | 2.121¢ | 2.070¢ |
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Water Heating Credit for Standard General Service
Rate code: 192
Customers on the base residential, farm, and general commercial tariffs may receive a bill credit each month when direct control to water heating is configured. Water heaters may be controlled up to 14 hours a day. Credit amounts may vary by state.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
| Monthly Bill Credit | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
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Off-Peak Water Heating
Rate code: 191
This rate applies to water heaters that are metered separately and subject to controlled service. Water heaters may be controlled up to 14 hours a day.
During rate reviews an interim rate adjustment may apply to the charges below.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges | Customer + facilities charges | Customer charge |
| Facilities charge | $0.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
6.793¢ | 3.078¢ | 2.442¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
5.808¢ | 2.661¢ | 2.097¢ |
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Dual Fuel - Small
Rate codes: 185 (185P—penalty), 190 (190P—penalty)
This is for permanently connected interruptible heating loads with an alternate fuel backup system that is served with self-contained (typical) metering. You also may include water heaters on this rate when other interruptible load is in use. Heating loads may be controlled up to 24 hours a day and water-heating loads may be controlled up to 14 hours a day. Rate 185 allows for air-source heat pump loads to be cycled 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off during summer control periods.
During rate reviews an interim rate adjustment may apply to the charges below.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | $4.00 | $8.50 | $10.00 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
| Facility charge | $8.00 | $11.70 | $9.50 |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
5.315¢ | 0.911¢ | 1.222¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
4.986¢ | 0.850¢ | 1.024¢ |
| Penalty charge /kWh June-September |
40.055¢ | 41.350¢ | 26.749¢ |
| Penalty charge /kWh October-May |
20.214¢ | 17.038¢ | 17.205¢ |
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Dual Fuel - Large
Rate codes: 165 (165P—penalty), 170 (170P—penalty); 168C, 169C
This tariff is for permanently connected interruptible heating loads with an alternate fuel backup system that is serviced by current transformer (CT) metering. You may also include water heaters on this rate when other qualified interruptible load is in use. Heating loads may be controlled up to 24 hours a day and water heating loads may be controlled up to 14 hours a day. The tariff does allow for short-duration cycling of qualified summer-season loads during control periods. To accommodate system controls, Option 2 permits up to 5% of off-peak-load use to remain in service during control periods. The penalty provision of the tariff is not intended as a buy-through option.
During rate reviews an interim rate adjustment may apply to the charges below.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
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Option 1 |
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| Customer charge | $7.00 | $20.20 | $15.00 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
| Facilities charge | 18.0¢/kW of annual max. demand per month |
76.0¢/kW of annual max. demand per month |
50.0¢/kW of annual max. demand per month |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
4.574¢ | 1.064¢ | 1.192¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
4.350¢ | 1.009¢ | 0.999¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh June - September |
31.211¢ | 41.350¢ | 26.749¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh October - May |
14.075¢ | 14.322¢ | 17.205¢ |
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Option 2 |
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| Customer charge | $7.00 | $20.20 | $15.00 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
| Facilities charge | 18.0¢/kW of annual max. demand per month |
76.0¢/kW of annual max. demand per month |
50.0¢/kW of annual max. demand per month |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
4.574¢ | 1.064¢ | 1.481¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
4.350¢ | 1.009¢ | 1.219¢ |
| Control period demand charge June- September |
$10.56/kW | $11.30/kW | $10.84/kW |
| Control period demand charge October - May |
$8.56/kW | $8.49/kW | $6.64/kW |
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Deferred Load
Rate codes: 195 (195P—penalty), 197 (197P—penalty)
This rider is for both residential and nonresidential service to any approved permanently connected deferred loads. Such loads primarily are thermal storage, such as underfloor heating or central-storage furnaces energy storage, and may include water heaters and heat pumps when deferred heating load is in use. Loads may be controlled up to 14 hours a day, as measured from midnight to midnight. Rate 195 allows for qualified summer-season loads such as a heat pump to be cycled 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off during control periods.
During a rate review actions an interim rate adjustment may be applied to the charges below.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | $4.00 | $8.80 | $8.50 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
| Facilities charge | $8.00 | $11.60 | $11.00 |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
6.551¢ | 2.602¢ | 2.406¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
6.523¢ | 2.371¢ | 2.192¢ |
| Penalty charge June - September |
29.365¢ | 35.916¢ | 26.749¢ |
| Penalty charge October - May |
18.678¢ | 16.537¢ | 17.205¢ |
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Fixed Time of Delivery - Self-Contained Metering
Rate code: 301 (301P—penalty)
This is for permanently connected deferred loads with self-contained (typical) metering, primarily thermal-storage space heating or cooling, and other approved loads. Electric service will be provided from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. In all other hours, the customer's load will be controlled.
During rate reviews an interim rate adjustment may apply to the charges below.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | $3.00 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
| Facilities charge | $4.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
2.703¢ | 1.439¢ | 0.968¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
3.280¢ | 1.591¢ | 1.014¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh June - September |
7.495¢ | 6.736¢ | 6.081¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh October - May |
5.233¢ | 4.602¢ | 4.761¢ |
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Fixed Time of Delivery - CT Metering
Rate code: 302 (302P—penalty)
This is for permanently connected deferred loads with current transformer (CT) metering, primarily thermal-storage space heating or other approved loads. Electric service will be provided from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. In all other hours, the customer's load will be controlled.
During rate reviews an interim rate adjustment may apply to the charges below.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | $4.00 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
| Facilities charge | $24.00 | $38.00 | $32.00 |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
2.703¢ | 1.439¢ | 0.968¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
3.280¢ | 1.591¢ | 1.014¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh June - September |
7.495¢ | 6.736¢ | 6.081¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh October - May |
5.233¢ | 4.602¢ | 4.761¢ |
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Fixed Time of Delivery - Primary CT Metering
Rate code: 303 (303P—penalty)
This is for permanently connected deferred loads with primary current transformer (CT) metering, served at primary voltage. Loads are thermal-storage space heating or cooling and other approved loads. Electric service will be provided from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. In all other hours, the customer's load will be controlled.
During rate reviews an interim rate adjustment may apply to the charges below.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | $5.50 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges | Customer + facilities charges | Customer + facilities charges |
| Facilities charge | $12.00 | $18.00 | $16.00 |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
2.692¢ | 1.433¢ | 0.964¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
3.267¢ | 1.585¢ | 1.010¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh June - September |
7.484¢ | 6.736¢ | 6.081¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh October - May |
5.220¢ | 4.602¢ | 4.761¢ |
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