Cam Wal Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Dakota
Cam Wal Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 2,603 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.19¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Cam Wal Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.95 | $94.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $151.90 | $153.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $227.85 | $190.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $303.80 | $226.90 |
*Schedule A (effective 2011-10-01, $35.90/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Cam Wal Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule A | 2011-10-01 | $35.90 | 11.80¢ first 1,000 kWh, 7.30¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Cam Wal Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (11.82¢ → 14.32¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Cam Wal Electric Co-op doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Cam Wal Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 12 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter | 150 | 2 | 219 | 2025-05-16 |
| Walworth | 138 | 11 | 721 | 2025-07-10 |
| Campbell | 75 | 1 | 226 | 2025-04-02 |
Cam Wal Electric Co-op service area
Cam Wal Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in South Dakota and 1 ZIP codes.
Campbell, Potter, Walworth
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Cam Wal Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,709,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 60,824 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 2986 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cam Wal Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Cam Wal Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.19¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 7% above the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Cam Wal Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $296 a month. The average Cam Wal Electric Co-op home uses 1,947 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $152.
How many customers does Cam Wal Electric Co-op have?
Cam Wal Electric Co-op serves 2,603 residential customers in South Dakota, across 3 counties.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Cam Wal Electric Co-op before making decisions.