H-D Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
H-D Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 11 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.26¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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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H-D Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.30 | -$13.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.60 | -$27.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $198.90 | -$41.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $265.20 | -$55.60 |
*Electric Heat Rate (effective 2012-06-01), 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.
H-D Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Heat Rate | 2012-06-01 | — | -2.78¢ |
| General Service | 2012-06-01 | $21.00 | 10.50¢ first 1,000 kWh, 7.50¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
H-D Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +10% change in the average residential rate (11.81¢ → 12.94¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
H-D Electric 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 H-D Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 6 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Medicine | 209 | 19 | 1,056 | 2025-03-15 |
| Lac Qui Parle | 158 | 7 | 355 | 2025-09-20 |
H-D Electric Co-op service area
H-D Electric Co-op serves 2 counties in Minnesota.
Lac Qui Parle, Yellow Medicine
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
H-D Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $22,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 170 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 7870 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is H-D Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
H-D Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.26¢ 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 18% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average H-D Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $171 a month. The average H-D Electric Co-op home uses 1,288 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does H-D Electric Co-op have?
H-D Electric Co-op serves 11 residential customers in Minnesota, across 2 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 H-D Electric Co-op before making decisions.