FEM Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Dakota
FEM Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 0 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.60¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 41% 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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FEM Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $53.00 | $99.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $106.00 | $150.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $159.00 | $201.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $212.00 | $252.30 |
*General Service (effective 2014-06-04, $40.00/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.
FEM Electric Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service | 2014-06-04 | $40.00 | 18.50¢ first 100 kWh, 10.20¢ after |
| Load Management | 2014-06-04 | $40.00 | 18.50¢ first 100 kWh, 10.20¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
FEM Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: -19% change in the average residential rate (12.30¢ → 10.00¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | FEM Electric Association | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 87 | 257 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.20 | 1.24 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 72 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 87 | 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 FEM Electric Association's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 2 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faulk | 188 | 5 | 447 | 2025-06-24 |
| Edmunds | 111 | 10 | 527 | 2025-05-11 |
| McPherson | 80 | 2 | 607 | 2025-05-11 |
FEM Electric Association service area
FEM Electric Association serves 3 counties in South Dakota and 1 ZIP codes.
Edmunds, Faulk, McPherson
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
FEM Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,477,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 174,843 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 6272 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is FEM Electric Association's electricity rate?
FEM Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 10.60¢ 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 25% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 41% below the U.S. average.
What is the average FEM Electric Association electric bill?
EIA doesn't publish residential sales for FEM Electric Association.
How many customers does FEM Electric Association have?
FEM Electric Association serves 0 residential customers and 2,164 customers in total in South Dakota, across 3 counties.
How reliable is FEM Electric Association?
In 2019, the average FEM Electric Association customer was without power for 87 min (SAIDI) over 1.20 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 87 min. The South Dakota average was 4 hr 17 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 FEM Electric Association before making decisions.