City of Vermillion electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Dakota
City of Vermillion is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,087 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.11¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 33% 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 Vermillion bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $60.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $121.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $181.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $242.20 |
City of Vermillion residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric Utility Ratestime-of-use | 2014-02-15 | $9.00 | 9.4¢ (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 Vermillion rate history
2015–2025: +4% change in the average residential rate (11.01¢ → 11.41¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Vermillion 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 Vermillion's counties, customers averaged 0 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2025-06-25 |
City of Vermillion service area
City of Vermillion serves Clay County in South Dakota and 2 ZIP codes.
Clay
Cities: Vermillion
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Vermillion at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,595,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 75,305 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 19788 |
| Website | www.brightenergysolutions.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Vermillion's electricity rate?
City of Vermillion residential customers pay an average of 12.11¢ 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 15% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 33% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Vermillion electric bill?
About $149 a month. The average City of Vermillion home uses 1,234 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $121.
How many customers does City of Vermillion have?
City of Vermillion serves 5,087 residential customers in South Dakota, across 1 county.
Does City of Vermillion offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Electric Utility Rates. 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 Vermillion before making decisions.