City of Aurora electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Dakota
City of Aurora is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 566 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.45¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 36% 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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City of Aurora bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57.25 | $53.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $114.50 | $101.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $171.75 | $148.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $229.00 | $196.00 |
*Residential Rate (effective nan, $6.00/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.
City of Aurora residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | nan | $6.00 | 9.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Aurora rate history
2015–2025: -14% change in the average residential rate (12.48¢ → 10.79¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Aurora 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 City of Aurora's counties, customers averaged 49 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings | 49 | 14 | 434 | 2025-11-18 |
City of Aurora service area
City of Aurora serves Brookings County in South Dakota.
Brookings
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Aurora at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $680,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 6,302 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 1004 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Aurora's electricity rate?
City of Aurora residential customers pay an average of 11.45¢ 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 19% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 36% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Aurora electric bill?
About $106 a month. The average City of Aurora home uses 928 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $115.
How many customers does City of Aurora have?
City of Aurora serves 566 residential customers in South Dakota, across 1 county.
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 City of Aurora before making decisions.