| Public power utility | Retail electric customers |
|---|---|
| City of Valley City | 3,876 |
| City of Grafton | 2,273 |
| City of Hillsboro | 1,016 |
| City of Cavalier | 874 |
| City of Park River | 865 |
| City of Northwood | 673 |
| City of Lakota | 539 |
| City of Riverdale | 342 |
| City of Maddock | 327 |
| City of Stanton | 254 |
| City of Hope | 205 |
| City of Sharon | 83 |
Largest first by retail electric customers, as each employer reports it to its federal registry.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report (Form EIA-861), 2024 final data. Data captured October 2, 2026.
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