North Dakota Electricity Emission Factor 2023

EPA eGRID2023 Rev2 · 2 eGRID subregions · Very Dirty

North Dakota's electricity grid has a CO₂e emission factor of 1165.8 lb/MWh (0.5288 kg/kWh) - 51% dirtier than the US average. The grid is 34% carbon-free and 30% renewable. These are the official EPA eGRID2023 values used for GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based emissions reporting.

1165.8

lb CO₂e / MWh

0.5288

kg CO₂e / kWh

34%

Carbon-free

30%

Renewable

eGRID Subregions in North Dakota

North Dakota spans 2 eGRID subregions. Use the ZIP-level API to get the exact factor for each facility.

Subregion	Name	lb CO₂e/MWh	kg/kWh	Carbon-free	Rating
MROW	MRO West	926.552	0.4203	51.25%	Dirty
MROE	MRO East	1404.963	0.6373	17.28%	Very Dirty

Generation Mix

Solar1.2%

Wind37.6%

Nuclear7.8%

Hydro4.1%

Natural Gas13.1%

Coal35.2%

Biomass0.7%

Generation mix shown for MROW (primary subregion). See subregion pages for full breakdowns.

Electricity cost in North Dakota

Latest monthly state-level average rate (EIA Form 861, 2026-04):

Sector	$/kWh
Residential	$0.1235
Commercial	$0.0705
Industrial	$0.0821
All sectors	$0.0842

State-level averages, not utility-specific tariffs. For exact pricing, check your utility's published rate schedule.

24-hour grid carbon profile

Average hourly CO₂e intensity across the last 7 days from Midcontinent ISO (ND's balancing authority). Red = dirtiest, green = cleanest. Data: EIA-930 (~24h lag).

Hours in local standard time. Swing: 1.22× between cleanest (11:00 local) and dirtiest (21:00 local).

Read full guide on hourly grid carbon intensity →

Derived metrics for North Dakota

Carbon cost of electricity: $294 per tonne CO₂e (residential rate ÷ grid intensity)
Annual per-capita CO₂e from electricity: 8,061 kg/yr (19.2k kWh × grid factor)
10,000 mi/yr EV emissions: 1261 kg CO₂e (at 0.30 kWh/mi)
Same miles in gas car: ~4,000 kg CO₂e (400 g/mi baseline)
EV vs gas savings: 68% cleaner
Grid trend 2018-2023: -25.8% (cleaner)

kWh to CO₂ Calculator - North Dakota

Enter electricity consumption (kWh):

Using North Dakota average: 1165.8 lb CO₂e/MWh = 0.5288 kg/kWh. Source: EPA eGRID2023.

How to Use North Dakota's Emission Factor for Scope 2 Reporting

For GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based emissions reporting, multiply each facility's electricity consumption by the emission factor for its ZIP code's eGRID subregion. Facilities in different parts of North Dakota may be in different subregions - use the API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.

curl "https://emission-factors.com/api/lookup?zip=YOUR_ZIP"

Compare with Other States

Illinois

1030 lb/MWh

Iowa

1088 lb/MWh

Michigan

1099 lb/MWh

Minnesota

927 lb/MWh

Missouri

990 lb/MWh

Montana

781 lb/MWh

North Dakota

1166 lb/MWh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Dakota's electricity emission factor?

North Dakota's EPA eGRID2023 electricity emission factor is 1165.8 lb CO₂e per MWh (0.5288 kg per kWh). This is 51% dirtier than the US national average.

How do I calculate Scope 2 emissions for a North Dakota facility?

Multiply the facility's annual kWh consumption by 0.5288 to get kg CO₂e. Divide by 1,000 for metric tonnes. For facilities spanning multiple North Dakota subregions, use the emission factors API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.

How clean is North Dakota's electricity grid?

North Dakota's grid is 34% carbon-free and 30% renewable. At 1166 lb CO₂e/MWh, it is 51% dirtier than the US average of 770.9 lb/MWh.

Get exact emission factors by ZIP code

33,616 ZIP codes · All 27 eGRID subregions · CO₂e, NOx, SO₂, generation mix

Read the API docs · Scope 2 calculation guide