Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Dakota
Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 7,161 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.69¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% 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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Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $220.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $293.80 |
Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +6% change in the average residential rate (13.01¢ → 13.85¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Moreau-Grand 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 Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 8 hr 44 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziebach | 1,510 | 14 | 1,571 | 2025-11-14 |
| Dewey | 402 | 27 | 2,114 | 2025-11-25 |
| Corson | 139 | 18 | 201 | 2025-08-21 |
Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op service area
Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in South Dakota and 16 ZIP codes.
Corson, Dewey, Ziebach
Cities: North Eagle Butte, Eagle Butte
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $14,164,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 102,269 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 12915 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.69¢ 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 3% above the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $175 a month. The average Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op home uses 1,190 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $147.
How many customers does Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op have?
Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op serves 7,161 residential customers in South Dakota, across 3 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 Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op before making decisions.