North Dakota Rate Case

On November 2, 2023, we submitted an application to the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) for permission to increase our electric rates. The filing starts a nearly year-long process, often referred to as a rate case.

During this time the PSC reviews costs we incur to provide you with energy and related services and then determines the appropriate prices for using those services. This independent, public process helps ensure transparency and fair rates for all customers.  

What’s driving our request 

The primary driver behind our request is increased costs to maintain a safe and reliable system while meeting growing electricity demand. High interest rates and changes in our customer mix also contribute to the timing.   

How this could impact you

New rates wouldn’t take effect until reviewed and approved by the PSC.

Interim rates 
While the PSC considers our full request, we’ve asked to increase rates by $34.4 million on an interim basis beginning January 1, 2024. If the PSC approves an interim rate increase, interim rates would remain in effect until late 2024. 

About $20 million of this requested interim increase is already being billed in individual rider line items under "Other Charges/Credits" and simply will move to the new "Interim Rate Adjustment" line item. To move this charge and collect the additional $14.4 million, we’ll apply a 30.51% increase to select charges, including the customer, energy, demand, facilities, fixed, and monthly minimum charges as applicable. 

If the PSC approves the interim rate increase, the net increase to you would be 6.03%.  

If the PSC approves final rates lower than interim rates, we’ll refund you the difference with interest. If final rates are higher than interim rates, we won’t charge you the difference.  

The table below shows interim increases to typical monthly bills for each customer type. Increases vary depending on your electric service rate and the amount of electricity you use.    

Final rates 
We requested permission for an increase to rates of approximately $40.6 million. A portion of this amount, $23.3 million, is already being billed via riders as we've outlined in the above interim rates section. If the PSC approves our overall request as filed, the net increase to you would be 8.43%. 

• A typical residential customer using 875 kilowatt-hours (kWh) monthly could see a bill increase of approximately $11.33 a month.  
• A typical business customer using 2,800 kWh monthly could see a bill increase of approximately $34.30 a month.  

The increase may be more for some customers and less for others depending on the rates on which they’re served and the amount of energy they use. We expect to receive a final decision from the PSC in late 2024. 

Filing documents

• Volume 1
• Volume 2A
• Volume 2B
• Volume 2C
• Volume 3
• Volume 4A
• Volume 4B
• Volume 5

Opportunities for feedback  

The PSC provides several opportunities to provide comments on our request.  

Public input session 
The PSC will schedule a public input session via video conference, which will provide you with an opportunity to offer your comments and ask questions about our request. We’ll notify you about this public input session (and post information here) once it’s scheduled.  

Commission hearing
The PSC also will hold a formal hearing about our rate review request on a date yet to be determined. Once scheduled, you can find hearing information at psc.nd.gov or on this page. 

Contact the PSC 
You may contact the PSC at:   

North Dakota Public Service Commission  
600 E. Boulevard, Dept. 408  
Bismarck, ND 58505-0480  
Phone: 701-328-2400
TTY: 800-366-6888
Email: [email protected] 

How to save energy and money

To find information about payment assistance, visit Need Help Paying? or call us at 800-257-4044. 

In the news 

November 2, 2023: We requested a rate review in North Dakota