Electricity rates in Volga, SD
Volga (1,865 people, Brookings County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op pay about 14.90¢/kWh, 5% more than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Volga
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.90¢ | $188 | 23K | 59 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.63¢ | $126 | 9,094 | 191 |
| City of Volga | Municipal utility | 12.79¢ | $119 | 1,094 | — |
Power outages in Brookings County right now
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Outage history in Brookings County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 107 | 49 |
| Days with outages | 15 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 465 (2.4%) | 434 (2.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-19 | 2025-11-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (107 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Brookings 11.0¢
- Madison 14.8¢
- Flandreau 14.9¢
- De Smet 11.6¢
- Clear Lake 11.6¢
- Dell Rapids 14.8¢
- Baltic 14.8¢
- Watertown 9.4¢
- Crooks 14.8¢
- Garretson 14.8¢
ZIP codes: 57071
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Volga?
Most homes in Volga get power from Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.90¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Volga: Otter Tail Power Co. (11.63¢), City of Volga (12.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in Volga?
About $188 a month, based on 1,265 kWh a month (the average for Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op customers) at 14.90¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Volga, SD?
3 utilities serve Volga's ZIP codes: Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op, Otter Tail Power Co., City of Volga. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Volga?
In 2025, customers in Brookings County averaged 49 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-18, when 434 customers (2.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.