City of Brookings electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Dakota · MRO region · SPP
City of Brookings is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 10,769 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.00¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 39% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of Brookings bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $55.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $110.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $165.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $220.00 |
City of Brookings residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electrical Ratetime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $13.25 | 8.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Brookings rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (9.47¢ → 10.69¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Brookings | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 13 | 257 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.08 | 1.24 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 37 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 13 | 63 | 121 |
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 Brookings'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 Brookings service area
City of Brookings serves Brookings County in South Dakota and 2 ZIP codes.
Brookings
Cities: Brookings
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 3 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $9,783 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 72 MWh |
City of Brookings at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.87¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.16¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $31,157,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 341,914 MWh |
| Peak demand | 63 MW summer · 59 MW winter |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 2285 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Brookings's electricity rate?
City of Brookings residential customers pay an average of 11.00¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 23% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 39% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Brookings electric bill?
About $97 a month. The average City of Brookings home uses 880 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $110.
How many customers does City of Brookings have?
City of Brookings serves 10,769 residential customers and 12,568 customers in total in South Dakota, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Brookings?
In 2025, the average City of Brookings customer was without power for 13 min (SAIDI) over 0.08 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 13 min. The South Dakota average was 4 hr 17 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Brookings offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Electrical Rate. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Brookings before making decisions.