Clay-Union Electric Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Dakota
Clay-Union Electric Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,917 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.15¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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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Clay-Union Electric Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $197.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $263.00 |
Clay-Union Electric Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +15% change in the average residential rate (10.81¢ → 12.39¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Clay-Union Electric Corp. 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 Clay-Union Electric Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 2 hr 32 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union | 437 | 17 | 650 | 2025-07-29 |
| Turner | 393 | 16 | 983 | 2025-07-30 |
| Yankton | 136 | 18 | 1,953 | 2025-02-18 |
| Lincoln | 131 | 20 | 3,087 | 2025-03-01 |
| Clay | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2025-06-25 |
Clay-Union Electric Corp. service area
Clay-Union Electric Corp. serves 5 counties in South Dakota and 8 ZIP codes.
Clay, Lincoln, Turner, Union, Yankton
Cities: Yankton, Vermillion, Elk Point
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Clay-Union Electric Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $9,725,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 78,483 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 3716 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clay-Union Electric Corp.'s electricity rate?
Clay-Union Electric Corp. residential customers pay an average of 13.15¢ 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 7% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Clay-Union Electric Corp. electric bill?
About $219 a month. The average Clay-Union Electric Corp. home uses 1,670 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does Clay-Union Electric Corp. have?
Clay-Union Electric Corp. serves 3,917 residential customers in South Dakota, across 5 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 Clay-Union Electric Corp. before making decisions.