Fargo-Moorhead Utilities, City by City

Every utility company in the Fargo-Moorhead metro, by city — electric, gas, water, garbage & internet contacts plus move-in tips from local REALTORS®.

The FM metro spans two states and a patchwork of utility territories — municipal power in Moorhead, Hawley, and Barnesville, co-op electricity from Cass County Electric across much of rural North Dakota, and Xcel Energy or Otter Tail Power elsewhere. Which companies serve you comes down to your exact address. We put every provider in one place: pick your city below and you'll get the phone numbers, setup links, and local know-how to have heat, water, and Wi-Fi running the day you get your keys.

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Winter Know-How

Metro-wide rule of thumb: never let a house sit unheated between closing and move-in. Heating season runs roughly October through April, cold snaps reach -30°F, and a frozen supply line can flood a home in hours. Start your electric and gas service on the closing date itself — not the day the moving truck arrives.

Utilities Are Step One. The Address Is Everything.

If you're researching utility companies, you're moving — and the home you pick determines every account you'll open. We track every listing in the metro live from the MLS, so you can browse what's on the market today and let us handle the rest of the move.

Selling? Your Utilities Are Part of the Listing Plan

Buyers flip light switches, inspectors run furnaces, and appraisers visit vacant homes in January — so utilities stay on until closing, every time. It's one line in the selling plan we build for you, along with pricing, prep, and the closing handoff.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up utilities when moving to Fargo-Moorhead?

Pick your city below for the exact providers, but the rhythm is the same everywhere: order internet two to three weeks out, start or transfer electric and gas one to two weeks out, then set up water, sewer, and garbage with the city office about a week before move-in. Everything should be active in your name on your closing or move-in date.

Which utility company serves my address?

It depends on your city — and sometimes your neighborhood. Xcel Energy covers much of Fargo and West Fargo, Cass County Electric Cooperative serves many newer developments and rural Cass County, Moorhead runs its own municipal utility, and towns like Hawley and Barnesville have city-owned power. Pick your city below and the guide lists exactly who to call.

Which gas and electric companies serve Fargo-Moorhead?

For natural gas it's almost always Xcel Energy, which serves Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth, Horace, Harwood, Mapleton, Casselton, Glyndon and Barnesville. Electricity depends on your address: Xcel Energy covers most of Fargo, West Fargo and Dilworth; Cass County Electric Cooperative serves Horace, Harwood, Argusville, Kindred, many newer West Fargo developments and parts of south Fargo; Moorhead Public Service is Moorhead's city-owned utility; Otter Tail Power serves Mapleton and Casselton; Red River Valley Co-op Power serves Glyndon; and Hawley and Barnesville run their own city power. Pick your city below for phone numbers and the exact provider for your street.

Do utilities transfer automatically when I buy a home?

No. Utility accounts never ride along with the deed — the seller schedules a stop date and you start service in your name effective on closing day. Do it a week or two ahead; it's a five-minute call per provider, and we build it into the closing checklist for every buyer we work with.

Should I shut off utilities while my home is listed for sale?

Keep everything on until closing, even if the house is empty. Showings need lights, inspections need a working furnace and water heater, and an unheated vacant home in a Fargo-Moorhead winter can freeze its pipes in one night. Set the thermostat to a safe temperature and leave service active — it's far cheaper than repairing water damage.

Are utilities different on the North Dakota and Minnesota sides?

The companies differ more than the rules do. Minnesota-side towns lean municipal — Moorhead Public Service covers electric and water with one account, and Hawley and Barnesville run their own power — while the North Dakota side is mostly Xcel Energy, Cass County Electric, or Otter Tail Power depending on the address. Either way, the setup timeline is identical.

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Modern Market REALTORS® — Jim Christl (Broker) & Shannon Barnum (Associate Broker). Serving Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Horace, Detroit Lakes, and Minnesota lake country. Call (701) 205-5517.