Cost to Run a Pellet Stove 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 (10 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $12.22 per month.
Per hour
4.0¢
at 200–500 W
Per day
$0.40
10 hours/day
Per month
$12.22
91 kWh
Per year
$147
1,095 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $6.11 | $73.37 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.40 | $12.22 | $147 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $0.80 | $24.44 | $293 |
North Dakota vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pellet stove in North Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 13.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $0.40 per day, $12.22 per month, or $147 per year.
Is running a pellet stove in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 27% below the U.S. average: $12.22 per month here versus $16.69 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.