City of White electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Dakota
City of White is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 309 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.98¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 17% 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 White bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.90 | $58.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $149.80 | $105.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $224.70 | $152.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $299.60 | $199.60 |
*Rate Schedule - Residential Service (effective 2012-01-01, $11.00/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 White residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Schedule - Residential Service | 2012-01-01 | $11.00 | 9.43¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of White rate history
2015–2025: +24% change in the average residential rate (11.41¢ → 14.12¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of White 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 White'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 White service area
City of White serves Brookings County in South Dakota.
Brookings
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of White at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $539,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,823 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 40435 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of White's electricity rate?
City of White residential customers pay an average of 14.98¢ 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 5% above the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 17% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of White electric bill?
About $154 a month. The average City of White home uses 1,031 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $150.
How many customers does City of White have?
City of White serves 309 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 White before making decisions.