Cass County Electric Cooperative Data Access Guide
Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) is a member-owned electric cooperative serving roughly 59,700 accounts across 10 counties in southeastern North Dakota, with power supplied by Minnkota Power Cooperative. It runs the NISC SmartHub platform with strong self-service billing, hourly interval data, and Green Button XML export, and is integrating a 280 MW data center load near Harwood.
How to Get Your Cass County Electric Cooperative Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartHub Web & Mobile | ✓ | ✓ | All members | Bills, hourly usage | Near real-time | PDF, on-screen, graphs |
| Green Button Download | ✓ | ✓ | All members | Interval usage | On demand | XML (ESPI) |
| SmartHub API (OAuth) | ✓ | ✓ | Members + authorized vendors | 15-min interval + cost | Near real-time | JSON/CSV |
| Business Accounts Bulk Export | ✓ | ✓ | C&I, aggregators | Billing + interval | Periodic | CSV / XML |
Billing Data Access
CCEC provides billing data through the NISC SmartHub web portal and mobile app, with at least 12-14 months of history, itemized charges, PDF downloads and payment history. Business and third-party access is coordinated through the Business Accounts team.
What Data Is on Your Cass County Electric Cooperative Bill
- Current bill with itemized charges
- Billing history (12-14 months)
- Current balance and due date
- PDF bill downloads
- Payment history
- Usage analytics and graphs
- Purchased Power Adjustment (PPA) line item
How to Download Cass County Electric Cooperative Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Log in to SmartHub or contact the Business Accounts team
- 02For multi-account or longer histories, email Todd Bollinger (tbollinger@kwh.com, 701-356-4507)
- 03Request bulk PDF/CSV exports or scheduled delivery
- 04Provide account numbers and the date range and granularity needed
How to Download Cass County Electric Cooperative Bills (Residential)
- 01Go to https://kwh.smarthub.coop/ and click Register / Create Account
- 02Provide your account number and verification info (last bill amount or zip)
- 03Create a username, password and security questions
- 04Open the Billing / Payment History section and select a date range
- 05View bills online or download PDFs (up to 12-14 months)
Third-Party Access to Cass County Electric Cooperative Billing Data
Authorized third-party portal / data request
- 01Obtain written customer authorization specifying data, scope and duration
- 02Contact Business Accounts (Todd Bollinger, tbollinger@kwh.com, 701-356-4507)
- 03Provide customer account number and third-party contact details
- 04Receive dedicated portal login, API credentials, or periodic CSV/XML exports
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Cass County Electric Cooperative Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
CCEC has deployed AMI across its territory, with SmartHub exposing hourly/daily/weekly/monthly/yearly usage. Green Button XML export provides up to 14 months of interval data; 15-minute resolution is accessible via the SmartHub OAuth API (undocumented but functional, demonstrated by a community GitHub project).
How to Download Cass County Electric Cooperative Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Log in to SmartHub at https://kwh.smarthub.coop/
- 02Open the My Usage / Usage Explorer tab
- 03Click Green Button / Download My Data
- 04Select a date range (up to 14 months) and interval type (hourly)
- 05Download the zipped XML file (NAESB REQ.21 ESPI format)
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Cass County Electric Cooperative rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
There is no officially published API, but the NISC SmartHub OAuth API can be accessed programmatically for 15-minute interval and cost data; a community GitHub project documents the method. CCEC also provides authorized third parties with portal logins, API credentials, or bulk exports through the Business Accounts team.
Available Cass County Electric Cooperative API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poll utility usage (interval + cost) | /services/secured/utility-usage/poll | GET | JSON |
How to Register as a Cass County Electric Cooperative API Vendor
- 01Obtain written customer authorization
- 02Contact Business Accounts (Todd Bollinger, tbollinger@kwh.com, 701-356-4507)
- 03Request SmartHub API credentials / OAuth tokens for the customer
- 04Implement OAuth and poll interval data; or arrange bulk SFTP/CSV exports
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
CCEC's EDI capabilities are not publicly documented. Business customers needing EDI (e.g., 820 payments or 810 invoices) must inquire with the Business Accounts team to confirm supported transaction sets and connectivity.
Supported Cass County Electric Cooperative EDI Transaction Sets
| Code | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 820 | Payment Order / Remittance Advice | Bill payment notifications (support unconfirmed) |
| 810 | Invoice | Billing data transmission (support unconfirmed) |
| 867 | Product Transfer / Usage Report | Meter usage data (support unconfirmed) |
How to Enroll in Cass County Electric Cooperative EDI
- 01Contact Todd Bollinger (tbollinger@kwh.com, 701-356-4507) about EDI support
- 02Request supported transactions, versions and connectivity (AS2, SFTP, VAN)
- 03Provide trading partner info (legal name, EIN, contacts)
- 04Complete test transactions before moving to production
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Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
CCEC's published rates are simple basic-plus-energy schedules with all energy near $0.089-0.092/kWh before the Purchased Power Adjustment. The PPA is the key swing factor, passing through Minnkota wholesale cost changes monthly. Large (>50 kW) and very large loads move to demand-based or negotiated pricing that is not published.
Cass County Electric Cooperative Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| Small Three-Phase Commercial <50 kW (RC 200) | Three-phase commercial under 50 kW |
| Large Three-Phase Commercial >50 kW | Demand-based, quoted on request |
| Time-of-Day Program | Time-differentiated pricing option |
Cass County Electric Cooperative Rate Features & TOU Details
- Flat energy ~$0.089-0.092/kWh on published schedules (before PPA)
- Monthly Purchased Power Adjustment passes through Minnkota wholesale costs
- Large commercial >50 kW priced on request (demand-based)
- Optional Time-of-Day program
- Very large loads on negotiated agreements with developer-funded infrastructure
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Cass County Electric Cooperative Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Off-Peak / Demand Response (Energy Management)
Load-control and off-peak program tied to Minnkota's demand response, with a portal showing control status and history.
- 01Visit the Energy Management page
- 02Enroll eligible loads and review control history/status
Harwood Data Center Integration
A ~280 MW data center (Applied Digital, with an Oracle lease) near Harwood is being integrated with Minnkota and CCEC infrastructure; the developer funds required system upgrades.
- 01Review the Data Center page for project and load details
- 02Contact CCEC for large-load interconnection inquiries
Voice Assistant Integration
SmartHub mobile app links to Alexa and Google Home for balance, payment and usage queries.
- 01Download the CCEC mobile app
- 02Link to Alexa or Google Home in app settings
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No officially published/supported API; SmartHub API is undocumented and may change without notice
- ⚠Self-service CSV export limited to hourly; 15-minute requires API
- ⚠Green Button enabled at platform level but confirm on CCEC instance
- ⚠EDI support not publicly documented; requires direct inquiry
- ⚠Third-party programmatic access requires customer authorization and Business Accounts coordination
- ⚠Historical data beyond 14 months requires a special request
Cass County Electric Cooperative Data Access FAQ
How does a C&I customer at CCEC get interval usage data?▾
Use SmartHub to view hourly usage and export Green Button XML (up to 14 months). For 15-minute data and automation, request SmartHub API/OAuth credentials through the Business Accounts team (Todd Bollinger, tbollinger@kwh.com).
Can a consultant or aggregator pull our data automatically?▾
Yes, with customer authorization. The Business Accounts team can provide a third-party portal login, SmartHub API credentials, or periodic CSV/XML bulk exports. The community-documented SmartHub OAuth API is the most reliable automated path.
What format is CCEC interval data delivered in?▾
Green Button exports are zipped XML in NAESB REQ.21 ESPI format with hourly intervals. The SmartHub API can return finer 15-minute interval and cost data, typically as JSON convertible to CSV.
Does CCEC support EDI for high-volume billing?▾
EDI support is not publicly documented. Business customers should contact the Business Accounts team to confirm whether 820/810/867 transactions and AS2/SFTP/VAN connectivity are available.
How is the large Harwood data center load handled?▾
The ~280 MW Applied Digital data center near Harwood is served by Minnkota and CCEC, with the developer funding necessary substation/transmission upgrades. Large new loads are handled through dedicated infrastructure agreements rather than the standard general-service rates.
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