LaCreek Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Dakota
LaCreek Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,600 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.18¢/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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LaCreek Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.90 | $79.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131.80 | $122.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $197.70 | $161.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $263.60 | $201.00 |
*Residential (effective 2013-01-01, $25.00/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.
LaCreek Electric Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2013-01-01 | $25.00 | 10.90¢ first 600 kWh, 7.90¢ after |
| Residential Heating Ratetime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | — | 0.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Heating Ratetime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | — | 0.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential | 2013-01-01 | $25.00 | 10.90¢ first 600 kWh, 7.90¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
LaCreek Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (10.49¢ → 12.43¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | LaCreek Electric Association | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 130 | 257 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.16 | 1.24 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 112 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 130 | 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 LaCreek Electric Association's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 42 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd | 1,166 | 25 | 1,413 | 2025-01-18 |
| Mellette | 524 | 1 | 389 | 2025-04-29 |
| Oglala Lakota | 126 | 8 | 816 | 2025-06-01 |
| Jackson | 87 | 2 | 130 | 2025-07-30 |
| Bennett | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2025-08-14 |
LaCreek Electric Association service area
LaCreek Electric Association serves 5 counties in South Dakota and 15 ZIP codes.
Bennett, Jackson, Mellette, Oglala Lakota, Todd
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
LaCreek Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,222,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 122,502 MWh |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 10558 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is LaCreek Electric Association's electricity rate?
LaCreek Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 13.18¢ 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 LaCreek Electric Association electric bill?
About $204 a month. The average LaCreek Electric Association home uses 1,547 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does LaCreek Electric Association have?
LaCreek Electric Association serves 6,600 residential customers in South Dakota, across 5 counties.
How reliable is LaCreek Electric Association?
In 2019, the average LaCreek Electric Association customer was without power for 2 hr 10 min (SAIDI) over 1.16 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 10 min. The South Dakota average was 4 hr 17 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does LaCreek Electric Association offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Heating Rate. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 LaCreek Electric Association before making decisions.