Electricity rates in Chamberlain, SD
Chamberlain (2,386 people, Brule County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Central Electric Co-op pay about 16.00¢/kWh, 13% more than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Chamberlain
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.00¢ | $246 | 6,515 | — |
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 14.13¢ | $133 | 52K | 120 |
| Charles Mix Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 14.57¢ | $301 | 2,661 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Brule County right now
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Outage history in Brule County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 41 | 44 |
| Days with outages | 2 | 3 |
| Most customers out at once | 444 (15.7%) | 284 (10%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-10 | 2025-05-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (41 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fort Thompson 16.0¢
- Platte 16.0¢
- Winner 12.7¢
- Gregory 16.0¢
- Miller 16.0¢
- Pierre 11.3¢
- Fort Pierre 14.1¢
- Mitchell 16.0¢
- Huron 17.3¢
- Wagner 12.7¢
ZIP codes: 57325, 57326
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chamberlain?
Most homes in Chamberlain get power from Central Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 16.00¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Chamberlain: NorthWestern Energy (14.13¢), Charles Mix Electric Association (14.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chamberlain?
About $246 a month, based on 1,537 kWh a month (the average for Central Electric Co-op customers) at 16.00¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Chamberlain, SD?
4 utilities serve Chamberlain's ZIP codes: Central Electric Co-op, NorthWestern Energy, Charles Mix Electric Association, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Chamberlain?
In 2025, customers in Brule County averaged 44 min without power. Outages hit 3 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-15, when 284 customers (10%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.