Electric Network Facts

North Dakota's electric distribution cooperatives serve in every county in the state. They receive power from generation and transmission cooperatives. Members of electric cooperatives have a share in the ownership of the entire network and are allocated credits for their patronage over time.

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At a Glance

Based on 2023 data

members

155498

Members

powerlines

66946

miles of distribution line

average meters

3 .2

average meters per mile of line

kilowatt

19 .29

million kilowatt-hours sold

reliability

99 .1%

average system reliability

jobs

3308

full-time jobs at electric cooperatives

payroll

$ 328

million payroll to employees

bill

710 .85

million total capital credits returned to co-op members from start of operation

NDAREC Distribution Cooperatives Map

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