Cost to Run a Electric Furnace in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.4¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest in the country, 27% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $244 per month.
Per hour
$1.61
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$8.04
5 hours/day
Per month
$244
1,824 kWh
Per year
$2,935
21,900 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $4.02 | $122 | $1,467 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $8.04 | $244 | $2,935 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $16.08 | $489 | $5,869 |
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 13.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $8.04 per day, $244 per month, or $2,935 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 27% below the U.S. average: $244 per month here versus $334 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.4¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.