Niobrara Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Dakota
Niobrara Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 16 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 19.50¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 8% more 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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Niobrara Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $97.50 | $84.29 |
| 1,000 kWh | $195.00 | $139.59 |
| 1,500 kWh | $292.50 | $194.89 |
| 2,000 kWh | $390.00 | $250.18 |
*Single Phase Service (effective 2015-01-01, $29.00/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.
Niobrara Electric Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Phase Service | 2015-01-01 | $29.00 | 11.06¢ |
| Single Phase Service- Residential | 2013-06-01 | $27.00 | 11.06¢ |
| Single Phase Seasonal-Residential | 2013-06-01 | — | 11.06¢ |
| Three Phase Service- Residential | 2013-06-01 | $33.00 | 11.48¢ |
| Single Phase Service | 2011-01-01 | $23.00 | 11.04¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Niobrara Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (15.65¢ → 18.39¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Niobrara Electric Association 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 Niobrara Electric Association's counties, customers averaged 15 hr 34 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River | 934 | 23 | 4,310 | 2025-11-13 |
Niobrara Electric Association service area
Niobrara Electric Association serves Fall River County in South Dakota.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Niobrara Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $23,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 130 MWh |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 13685 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Niobrara Electric Association's electricity rate?
Niobrara Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 19.50¢ 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 37% above the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 8% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Niobrara Electric Association electric bill?
About $132 a month. The average Niobrara Electric Association home uses 677 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $195.
How many customers does Niobrara Electric Association have?
Niobrara Electric Association serves 16 residential customers in South Dakota, across 1 county.
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 Niobrara Electric Association before making decisions.