North Dakota

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Unclear
Current Status
Last verified: March 2026

North Dakota Solar Data

Avg. Electricity Rate11.9¢/kWh
TOU Peak Spread
2¢/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
~$130/yr
Last UpdatedMarch 2026
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What This Means for You

What You Can Do

No specific plug-in solar law. Traditional rooftop solar available. MDU Resources offers net metering.

Current Limitations

Utilities require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems.

What "Unclear" Means for You

North Dakota has no explicit law permitting or prohibiting plug-in solar devices. No legislation has been introduced yet. Plug-in solar occupies a regulatory gray area.

What you can do right now:

1.Check your lease or HOA rules for any restrictions on balcony or patio equipment.
2.Use our Readiness Checker to see if your space qualifies for plug-in solar.
3.Write your landlord using our Landlord Letter Generator to request permission.
4.Contact your state representative to advocate for plug-in solar legislation.
5.Subscribe to alerts above to get notified when the law changes.
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North Dakota State Overview

Key data on solar potential, demographics, utilities, and incentives.

Solar Resource
Peak Sun Hours4.73 hrs/day
Optimal Tilt47°
Best FacingDue South (180°)
Est. Annual Output (800W)1,381 kWh/yr
Best MonthsApril–September

No specific notes found regarding monsoon season or snow shading on this page. North Dakota values listed here are based on the capital, Bismarck.

Major Utilities
Montana-Dakota Utilities
~144,000 customers (electric, residential, commercial, industrial)
Net metering
Xcel Energy
~97,000 customers
Net metering
Otter Tail Power Company
~134,200 customers (electric, residential, commercial, industrial)
Net metering

Population
783,962
Total Households
317,700
Owner-Occupied
215,969
Renter-Occupied
101,731
Single-Family Homes
206,978
Apartment Units (5+)
54,776
Median Income
$73,959
Median Home Value
$263,200

32% of North Dakota households are renter-occupied — approximately 101,731 households that could benefit from plug-in solar without owning their home.

Net metering available through MDU Resources and Xcel Energy. No active state solar tax credit or rebate in North Dakota. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.