South Central Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota · MRO region · MISO
South Central Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,657 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.90¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% 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.
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South Central Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $159.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $238.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $318.00 |
South Central Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (12.92¢ → 15.51¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | South Central Electric Association | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 125 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.15 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 109 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 91 | 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 South Central Electric Association's counties, customers averaged 83 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray | 354 | 27 | 3,967 | 2025-11-17 |
| Blue Earth | 147 | 28 | 8,688 | 2025-10-11 |
| Redwood | 31 | 10 | 497 | 2025-12-30 |
| Jackson | 1 | 0 | 24 | 2025-08-15 |
| Cottonwood | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2025-11-17 |
| Watonwan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2025-03-22 |
| Brown | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2025-11-12 |
| Martin | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2025-03-26 |
South Central Electric Association service area
South Central Electric Association serves 8 counties in Minnesota and 43 ZIP codes.
Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Redwood, Watonwan
Cities: Fairmont, Saint James, Windom, Jackson, Lake Crystal, Madelia, Mountain Lake, Springfield, Fulda, Sherburn, Truman
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 4,657 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 49 |
South Central Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.13¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.66¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $25,924,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 231,052 MWh |
| Peak demand | 39 MW summer · 35 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.8% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 17550 |
| Website | GREAT RIVER ENERGY IN MINNESOTA WILL BE PROVIDING THIS. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is South Central Electric Association's electricity rate?
South Central Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 15.90¢ 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 2% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 12% below the U.S. average.
What is the average South Central Electric Association electric bill?
About $222 a month. The average South Central Electric Association home uses 1,396 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $159.
How many customers does South Central Electric Association have?
South Central Electric Association serves 4,657 residential customers and 5,954 customers in total in Minnesota, across 8 counties.
How reliable is South Central Electric Association?
In 2025, the average South Central Electric Association customer was without power for 2 hr 5 min (SAIDI) over 1.15 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 91 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does South Central Electric Association offer net metering for solar?
South Central Electric Association had 49 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.2 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 South Central Electric Association before making decisions.