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 to three-phase Residential Customers, 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 less.
| Minnesota |
North Dakota |
South Dakota | |
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| 404 and 405 Customer charge |
$18.50 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| 408 Customer charge |
$4.50 | NA | NA |
| 404 Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
10.126¢ | 8.139¢ | First 2000 - 5.235¢ Excess - 4.476¢ |
| 404 Kilowatt-hour charge October – May |
8.226¢ | 7.392¢ | First 2000 - 5.445¢ Excess - 4.685¢ |
| 405 Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
9.761¢ | 8.101¢ | First 2000 - 4.980¢ Excess - 4.224¢ |
| 405 Kilowatt-hour charge October-May |
7.861¢ | 7.355¢ | First 2000 - 5.137¢ Excess - 4.381¢ |
| 408 Kilowatt-hour charge |
8.589¢ | NA | 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.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
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| Secondary Service (401) | |||
| Customer charge | $27.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Facility charge | 97¢/kW of annual maximum demand (minimum 20 kW) |
52¢/kW of annual maximum demand (minimum 20 kW) |
NA |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
7.495¢ | 7.843¢ | 4.083¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
7.860¢ | 7.122¢ | 4.631¢ |
| Demand charge per kilowatt June - September |
$3.63 (minimum 20 kW) | NA | $1.22 (minimum 20 kW) |
| Demand charge per kilowatt October - May |
$1.39 (minimum 20 kW) | NA | $1.02 (minimum 20 kW) |
| Primary Service (403) | |||
| Customer charge | $24.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Facility charge | 65¢/kW of annual maximum demand (minimum 20 kW) |
38¢/kW of annual maximum demand (minimum 20 kW) |
NA |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
7.244¢ | 7.806¢ | 3.880¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
7.535¢ | 7.086¢ | 4.374¢ |
| Demand charge per kilowatt June - September |
$4.02 (minimum 20 kW) | NA | $1.17 (minimum 20 kW) |
| Demand charge per kilowatt October - May |
$1.89 (minimum 20 kW) | NA | $0.97 (minimum 20 kW) |
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Large General Service
Rate codes: 602, 603, 632
These are the standard, noncontrolled rates for nonresidential customers.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
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603 - Secondary Service |
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| Customer charge | $80.00 | $215.90 | $50.00 |
| Facilities charge | 55¢/kW <1000 45¢ >= 1000 per annual max kW per month (min 80 kW) |
76¢/kW <1000 56¢/kW >= 1000 per month (min 80 kW) |
33¢/kW <1000 24¢/kW >= 1000 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 |
$10.95 (min 80 kW) | $10.75 (min 80 kW) | $7.29 (min 80 kW) |
| Billing demand per kilowatt October - May |
$8.50 (min 80 kW) | $8.54 (min 80 kW) | $4.63 (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 |
5.248¢ | 2.286¢ | 1.696¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
5.503¢ | 2.341¢ | 2.046¢ |
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602 - Primary Service |
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| Customer charge | $80.00 | $282.00 | $50.00 |
| Facilities charge | 25¢/ kW of annual max demand per month (min 80 kW) |
48¢/kW of annual max demand per month (min 80kW) |
12¢/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 |
$10.45 (min 80 kW) | $10.35 (min 80 kW) | $7.00 (min 80 kW) |
| Billing demand per kW October - May |
$8.05 (min 80 kW) | $8.15 (min 80 kW) | $4.40 (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 |
5.047¢ | 2.224¢ | 1.566¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
5.249¢ | 2.264¢ | 1.882¢ |
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632 - Transmission Service |
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| Customer charge | $80.00 | $282.00 | $50.00 |
| 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 |
$7.28 (min 80 kW) | $8.85 (min 80 kW) | $5.42 (min 80 kW) |
| Billing demand per kW October - May |
$7.41 (min 80 kW) | $7.30 (min 80 kW) | $3.79 (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 |
4.288¢ | 2.103¢ | 1.352¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
4.404¢ | 2.121¢ | 1.618¢ |
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Water Heating Credit for Standard General Service
Rate code: 192
Customers on the base tariffs listed above, among others, may receive a bill credit each month when direct control to connect water heating is configured. Water heaters may be controlled up to 14 hours a day. Credit amounts vary by state.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
| Monthly Bill Credit | $8.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
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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.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | $4.00 | $1.00 | $2.50 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges | Customer + facilities charges | Customer charge |
| Facilities charge | $0.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
7.148¢ | 5.403¢ | 2.776¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
6.112¢ | 5.268¢ | 3.143¢ |
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Dual Fuel - Small
Rate codes: 185, 190; penalty 882
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.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | $4.00 | $8.50 | $2.00 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
| Facility charge | $8.00 | $11.70 | $5.00 |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
5.568¢ | 0.911¢ | 1.050¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
5.223¢ | 0.850¢ | 1.386¢ |
| Penalty charge /kWh June-September |
39.803¢ | 41.350¢ | 16.403¢ |
| Penalty charge /kWh October-May |
19.978¢ | 17.038¢ | 17.697¢ |
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Dual Fuel - Large
Rate codes: 165, 170; 168/268; 169/269; penalty 881
This is for permanently connected interruptible heating loads with an alternate fuel backup system that is serviced by current transformer (CT) metering. You also may 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. Rates 165 and 169/269 allow for qualified summer-season loads to be cycled 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off during control periods. To accommodate system controls, Rates 168/268 and 169/269 allow up to 5% of off-peak-load use to remain in service during control periods.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
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165, 170 - Option 1 |
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| Customer charge | $7.00 | $20.20 | $5.00 |
| 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 |
12.0¢/kW of annual max. demand per month |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
4.765¢ | 1.064¢ | 0.629¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
4.532¢ | 1.009¢ | 0.895¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh June - September |
31.020¢ | 41.350¢ | 15.516¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh October - May |
13.893¢ | 17.322¢ | 15.839¢ |
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168/268, 169/269 - Option 2 |
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| Customer charge | $7.00 | $20.20 | $6.00 |
| 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 |
12.0¢/kW of annual max. demand per month |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
4.765¢ | 1.064¢ | 0.856¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
4.532¢ | 1.009¢ | 1.142¢ |
| Control period demand charge June- September |
$10.95/kW | $11.30/kW | $7.29/kW |
| Control period demand charge October - May |
$8.50/kW | $8.49/kW | $4.63/kW |
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Deferred Load
Rate codes: 195, 197; penalty 883
This is for permanently connected deferred loads. These loads primarily are thermal storage, such as underfloor heating or central-storage furnaces. You also may include water heaters on this rate when deferred heating load is in use. Loads may be controlled up to 14 hours a day. Rate 195 allows for qualified summer-season loads to be cycled 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off during control periods.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | $4.00 | $8.80 | $3.00 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
| Facilities charge | $8.00 | $11.60 | $4.00 |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
6.851¢ | 2.602¢ | 1.852¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
6.821¢ | 2.371¢ | 2.156¢ |
| Penalty charge June - September |
29.065¢ | 35.916¢ | 15.939¢ |
| Penalty charge October - May |
18.379¢ | 16.537¢ | 16.927¢ |
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Fixed Time of Delivery - Self-Contained Metering
Rate code: 301; penalty 884
This is for permanently connected deferred loads with self-contained (typical) 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.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | $3.00 | $6.70 | $1.50 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
| Facilities charge | $4.00 | $6.00 | $3.00 |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
2.826¢ | 1.439¢ | 0.110¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
3.429¢ | 1.591¢ | 0.564¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh June - September |
7.495¢ | 6.736¢ | 4.652¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh October - May |
5.233¢ | 4.602¢ | 3.826¢ |
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Fixed Time of Delivery - CT Metering
Rate code: 302; penalty 885
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.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | $4.00 | $6.70 | $2.00 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
Customer + facilities charges |
| Facilities charge | $24.00 | $38.00 | $16.00 |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
2.826¢ | 1.439¢ | 0.110¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
3.429¢ | 1.591¢ | 0.564¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh June - September |
7.495¢ | 6.736¢ | 4.652¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh October - May |
5.233¢ | 4.602¢ | 3.826¢ |
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Fixed Time of Delivery - Primary CT Metering
Rate code: 303; penalty 886
This is for permanently connected deferred loads with current transformer (CT) metering and served at primary voltage. Loads primarily are 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.
| Minnesota | North Dakota | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | $5.50 | $6.70 | $5.00 |
| Monthly minimum bill | Customer + facilities charges | Customer + facilities charges | Customer + facilities charges |
| Facilities charge | $12.00 | $18.00 | $8.00 |
| Kilowatt-hour charge June - September |
2.815¢ | 1.433¢ | 0.100¢ |
| Kilowatt-hour charge October - May |
3.415¢ | 1.585¢ | 0.552¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh June - September |
7.484¢ | 6.736¢ | 4.641¢ |
| Penalty charge/kWh October - May |
5.219¢ | 4.602¢ | 3.813¢ |
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