Northern Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Dakota · MRO region · SPP
Northern Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 5,823 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.82¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Northern Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.10 | $109.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $128.20 | $164.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $192.30 | $218.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $256.40 | $273.00 |
*RATE R201 (Single Phase- Residential) (effective 2012-04-01, $55.00/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.
Northern Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RATE R201 (Single Phase- Residential) | 2012-04-01 | $55.00 | 10.90¢ |
| RATES B001 &R001 (Single Phase-Residential) | 2012-04-01 | $53.00 | 7.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Northern Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +24% change in the average residential rate (9.19¢ → 11.43¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Northern Electric Co-op | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 73 | 257 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.74 | 1.24 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 97 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 65 | 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 Northern Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 23 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 874 | 26 | 692 | 2025-08-16 |
| Clark | 468 | 11 | 1,953 | 2025-06-11 |
| Day | 324 | 21 | 1,447 | 2025-11-25 |
| Spink | 210 | 14 | 1,192 | 2025-12-10 |
| Beadle | 192 | 12 | 6,410 | 2025-07-23 |
| Faulk | 188 | 5 | 447 | 2025-06-24 |
| Brown | 112 | 16 | 1,838 | 2025-10-29 |
| Edmunds | 111 | 10 | 527 | 2025-05-11 |
| McPherson | 80 | 2 | 607 | 2025-05-11 |
| Hand | 6 | 1 | 66 | 2025-09-03 |
Northern Electric Co-op service area
Northern Electric Co-op serves 10 counties in South Dakota and 47 ZIP codes.
Beadle, Brown, Clark, Day, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand, Marshall, McPherson, Spink
Cities: Aberdeen, Huron, Redfield, Webster, Groton, Britton, Clark
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 4,679 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Northern Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.52¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.34¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $30,865,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 300,486 MWh |
| Peak demand | 41 MW summer · 66 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.0% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 13750 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Northern Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 12.82¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 10% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Northern Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $268 a month. The average Northern Electric Co-op home uses 2,094 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $128.
How many customers does Northern Electric Co-op have?
Northern Electric Co-op serves 5,823 residential customers and 6,938 customers in total in South Dakota, across 10 counties.
How reliable is Northern Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Northern Electric Co-op customer was without power for 73 min (SAIDI) over 0.74 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 65 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 Northern Electric Co-op before making decisions.