North Dakota regulators approve short-term electric rate increase for MDU

By: Jeff Beach

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 302

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The North Dakota Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved a short-term increase in electric rates for customers of Montana-Dakota Utilities while the agency considers a larger increase.

Under the interim rate increase, a typical residential customer will see an increase of about $12.90 per month, or 12.3% over current rates. The rates kick in Tuesday. MDU’s revenue increases by $26.3 million annually with the change.

Commissioner Jill Kringstad said MDU customers …

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