Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Dakota
Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,892 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.10¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 38% 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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Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $55.50 | $91.49 |
| 1,000 kWh | $111.00 | $142.18 |
| 1,500 kWh | $166.50 | $192.86 |
| 2,000 kWh | $222.00 | $243.55 |
*Schedule GS,Residential Three-Phase 100KW or less (effective 2012-02-01), 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.
Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule GS,Residential Three-Phase 100KW or less | 2012-02-01 | — | 41.53¢ first 130 kWh, 10.14¢ first 2,000 kWh, 7.63¢ after |
| Schedule A, Rural Residential | 2012-02-01 | $35.25 | 0.00¢ first 100 kWh, 10.14¢ first 900 kWh, 7.63¢ after |
| Schedule GS, Residential Three-Phase Over 100KW | 2012-02-01 | — | 5.12¢ first 40,000 kWh, 4.91¢ after |
| Electric Heat Rate | 2012-02-01 | — | 5.45¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: -3% change in the average residential rate (10.80¢ → 10.46¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Cherry-Todd 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 Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 17 hr 46 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd | 1,166 | 25 | 1,413 | 2025-01-18 |
| Mellette | 524 | 1 | 389 | 2025-04-29 |
Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op service area
Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op serves 2 counties in South Dakota and 6 ZIP codes.
Mellette, Todd
Cities: Rosebud
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,475,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 109,664 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 3435 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 11.10¢ 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 22% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 38% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $207 a month. The average Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op home uses 1,868 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $111.
How many customers does Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op have?
Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op serves 4,892 residential customers in South Dakota, across 2 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 Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op before making decisions.