Dakota Energy Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Dakota · SPP region
Dakota Energy Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,231 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.27¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 4% 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.
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Dakota Energy Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $86.35 | $105.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $172.70 | $163.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $259.05 | $216.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $345.40 | $270.50 |
*Residential (effective 2013-11-01, $48.00/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.
Dakota Energy Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2013-11-01 | $48.00 | 11.50¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.75¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Dakota Energy Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (13.55¢ → 16.27¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Dakota Energy Co-op 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 Dakota Energy Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 4 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn | 598 | 16 | 730 | 2025-08-16 |
| Miner | 391 | 10 | 430 | 2025-11-20 |
| Spink | 210 | 14 | 1,192 | 2025-12-10 |
| Beadle | 192 | 12 | 6,410 | 2025-07-23 |
| Faulk | 188 | 5 | 447 | 2025-06-24 |
| Kingsbury | 82 | 11 | 319 | 2025-08-16 |
| Jerauld | 72 | 1 | 181 | 2025-08-16 |
| Buffalo | 71 | 2 | 59 | 2025-07-27 |
| Hyde | 63 | 4 | 471 | 2025-05-15 |
| Hand | 6 | 1 | 66 | 2025-09-03 |
| Sully | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-02 |
Dakota Energy Co-op service area
Dakota Energy Co-op serves 11 counties in South Dakota and 39 ZIP codes.
Beadle, Buffalo, Faulk, Hand, Hyde, Jerauld, Kingsbury, Miner, Sanborn, Spink, Sully
Cities: Huron, Redfield, Miller, Fort Thompson, Gettysburg, De Smet
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 3,231 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Dakota Energy Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.17¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.41¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $25,830,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 241,741 MWh |
| Peak demand | 47 MW summer · 57 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.3% |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 4720 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dakota Energy Co-op's electricity rate?
Dakota Energy Co-op residential customers pay an average of 17.27¢ 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 22% above the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 4% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Dakota Energy Co-op electric bill?
About $292 a month. The average Dakota Energy Co-op home uses 1,694 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $173.
How many customers does Dakota Energy Co-op have?
Dakota Energy Co-op serves 3,231 residential customers and 3,645 customers in total in South Dakota, across 11 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 Dakota Energy Co-op before making decisions.