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ND PSC approves MDU renewable cost‑recovery rate change; typical residential bill falls about $1.14
Summary
The North Dakota Public Service Commission approved a change to Montana‑Dakota Utilities Co.'s renewable resource cost recovery rate (case PUD‑24‑366), which the company says will lower an 800 kWh residential bill by $1.14 per month beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
Bismarck, N.D. — The North Dakota Public Service Commission on Jan. 20 adopted an order in Montana‑Dakota Utilities Co.'s renewable resource cost recovery rate case (PUD‑24‑366) that updates the company—s tariffed rate to reflect recent wind projects and repowering.
Commissioner Sherry Haugenhofer moved to adopt the order; the motion was approved by voice vote.
Nut graf: MDU submitted the proposed tariff changes on Nov. 1 to recover costs associated with renewable-generation resources and modifications; the updated rate accounts for three wind projects and repowering activity as well as a projected over‑recovered revenue balance and inclusion of production tax credit levelization.
Haugenhofer told the commission that the company calculated the monthly impact on a residential customer using 800 kilowatt‑hours per month as a decrease of $1.14. She said the proposed rates comply with the company—s tariff and recommended adoption. The commission approved the order without additional comment.
The updated renewable resource cost recovery rate will apply to service rendered on or after Jan. 1, 2025, per the materials summarized at the meeting.
