Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,371 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.29¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 21% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.45 | $92.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $142.90 | $139.45 |
| 1,500 kWh | $214.35 | $186.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $285.80 | $232.85 |
*Farm and Rural Residential - Single Phase (effective 2013-06-01, $40.00/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.
Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm and Rural Residential - Single Phase | 2013-06-01 | $40.00 | 10.55¢ first 500 kWh, 9.34¢ after |
| Residential Electric Heat Ratetime-of-use | 2013-06-01 | — | 0.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Farm and Rural Residential- Three Phase | 2013-06-01 | $80.00 | 10.55¢ first 500 kWh, 9.34¢ after |
| Residential | 2013-06-01 | $16.50 | 9.34¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +25% change in the average residential rate (10.82¢ → 13.54¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 95 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.90 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 50 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 95 | 92 | 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 Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 19 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray | 354 | 27 | 3,967 | 2025-11-17 |
| Pipestone | 335 | 28 | 4,235 | 2025-11-17 |
| Lincoln | 134 | 5 | 1,409 | 2025-11-18 |
| Nobles | 114 | 18 | 1,158 | 2025-06-11 |
| Rock | 97 | 17 | 692 | 2025-08-15 |
Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op service area
Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in Minnesota and 29 ZIP codes.
Lincoln, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 3,371 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 75 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 45 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $13,200 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 107 MWh |
Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 17.74¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.57¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,612,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 139,798 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 17267 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.29¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 12% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 21% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $298 a month. The average Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op home uses 2,089 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $143.
How many customers does Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op have?
Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op serves 3,371 residential customers and 3,895 customers in total in Minnesota, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op customer was without power for 95 min (SAIDI) over 1.90 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 95 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Electric Heat Rate. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op had 45 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.1 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op before making decisions.