Electricity rates in Springfield, SD
Springfield (1,953 people, Bon Homme County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on NorthWestern Energy pay about 14.13¢/kWh, 0% less than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Springfield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 14.13¢ | $133 | 52K | 120 |
| Southeastern Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.84¢ | $161 | 21K | 24 |
| Bon Homme Yankton El Association | Electric cooperative | 13.59¢ | $263 | 4,190 | 34 |
| Charles Mix Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 14.57¢ | $301 | 2,661 | — |
| City of Tyndall | Municipal utility | 12.04¢ | $216 | 647 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Bon Homme County right now
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Outage history in Bon Homme County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 232 | 455 |
| Days with outages | 6 | 7 |
| Most customers out at once | 985 (33.8%) | 4,222 (144.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-30 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (232 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 57062
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Springfield?
Most homes in Springfield get power from NorthWestern Energy, where residential customers pay an average of 14.13¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Springfield: Southeastern Electric Co-op (13.84¢), Bon Homme Yankton El Association (13.59¢), Charles Mix Electric Association (14.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Springfield?
About $133 a month, based on 939 kWh a month (the average for NorthWestern Energy customers) at 14.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Springfield, SD?
6 utilities serve Springfield's ZIP codes: NorthWestern Energy, Southeastern Electric Co-op, Bon Homme Yankton El Association, Charles Mix Electric Association, City of Tyndall, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Springfield?
In 2025, customers in Bon Homme County averaged 7 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 7 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 4,222 customers (144.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.