Cost to Run a Electric Furnace in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 6th cheapest in the country, 26% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $248 per month.
Per hour
$1.63
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$8.16
5 hours/day
Per month
$248
1,824 kWh
Per year
$2,978
21,900 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $4.08 | $124 | $1,489 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $8.16 | $248 | $2,978 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $16.32 | $496 | $5,957 |
North Dakota vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in North Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 13.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $8.16 per day, $248 per month, or $2,978 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $248 per month here versus $336 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 6th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.