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Electricity in North Dakota

What power costs in North Dakota, whether plug-in solar is legal, and the rules on rebates, lawn equipment and clotheslines.

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13.3¢per kWh, August 202627% below the U.S. average of 18.2¢
1,029kWh a month, average home (2024)U.S. average: 863 kWh
$137a month at today’s price2024 actual average: $118

Plug-in solar

No bill yet Not under a dedicated law. North Dakota has no plug-in solar bill so far. The full rules for North Dakota.

A typical 800 W kit on a south-facing balcony railing would make about 745 kWh a year here, worth roughly $84 at North Dakota’s current price if you use 85% of it at home.

What everyday things cost in North Dakota

Space heater on high, one hour$0.20Heater cost calculator
Charging an EV at home, per 100 miles$4.31EV charging calculator
100 W of always-on load, per year$117Standby calculator
Swapping 15 old bulbs for LEDs, per year$111LED calculator

Home energy rebates

North Dakota wasn’t listed as taking applications for the federal Home Energy Rebate programs (HOMES or HEAR) in an Oct 12, 2026 review of state program pages. Programs open and close as money runs out, so check your state energy office. The federal tax credits for efficiency upgrades and home solar ended after 2025. What’s left in 2026.

Gas lawn equipment

We don’t list any local gas leaf blower bans in North Dakota yet. All local bans.

Clotheslines

North Dakota has no right-to-dry law, so HOA rules on clotheslines generally stand. Right-to-dry laws.

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