Traverse Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Dakota
Traverse Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 0 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.23¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 32% 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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Traverse Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.15 | $29.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $122.30 | $57.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $183.45 | $84.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $244.60 | $112.00 |
*Heat Storage - Single Phase (effective 2014-04-17, $2.00/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.
Traverse Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Storage - Single Phase | 2014-04-17 | $2.00 | 5.50¢ |
| Residential Controlled Demand | 2014-04-17 | $66.00 | 6.75¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Traverse Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +4% change in the average residential rate (11.12¢ → 11.53¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Traverse 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 Traverse Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 9 hr 33 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 874 | 26 | 692 | 2025-08-16 |
| Roberts | 388 | 41 | 956 | 2025-11-25 |
Traverse Electric Co-op service area
Traverse Electric Co-op serves 2 counties in South Dakota and 1 ZIP codes.
Marshall, Roberts
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Traverse Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,062,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 43,904 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 19060 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Traverse Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Traverse Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 12.23¢ 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 14% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 32% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Traverse Electric Co-op electric bill?
EIA doesn't publish residential sales for Traverse Electric Co-op.
How many customers does Traverse Electric Co-op have?
Traverse Electric Co-op serves 0 residential customers and 1,060 customers in total in South Dakota, across 2 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 Traverse Electric Co-op before making decisions.