West Central Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Dakota
West Central Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,815 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.07¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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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West Central Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.35 | $77.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.70 | $125.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $211.05 | $168.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $281.40 | $211.50 |
*Town and Rural Residential Rate (effective 2012-04-01, $17.00/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.
West Central Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town and Rural Residential Rate | 2012-04-01 | $17.00 | 15.60¢ first 150 kWh, 10.60¢ first 500 kWh, 9.60¢ first 1,000 kWh, 8.60¢ first 2,500 kWh, 8.10¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
West Central Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +6% change in the average residential rate (12.56¢ → 13.26¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | West Central Electric Co-op | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 100 | 257 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.96 | 1.24 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 104 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 100 | 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 West Central Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 23 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellette | 524 | 1 | 389 | 2025-04-29 |
| Stanley | 167 | 12 | 516 | 2025-06-29 |
| Haakon | 136 | 13 | 464 | 2025-12-18 |
| Lyman | 118 | 19 | 296 | 2025-07-23 |
| Jackson | 87 | 2 | 130 | 2025-07-30 |
| Jones | 36 | 1 | 216 | 2025-10-17 |
West Central Electric Co-op service area
West Central Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in South Dakota and 12 ZIP codes.
Haakon, Jackson, Jones, Lyman, Mellette, Stanley
Cities: Fort Pierre
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
West Central Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,573,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 132,483 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 20368 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is West Central Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
West Central Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.07¢ 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 1% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average West Central Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $228 a month. The average West Central Electric Co-op home uses 1,620 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $141.
How many customers does West Central Electric Co-op have?
West Central Electric Co-op serves 6,815 residential customers in South Dakota, across 6 counties.
How reliable is West Central Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average West Central Electric Co-op customer was without power for 100 min (SAIDI) over 0.96 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 100 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 West Central Electric Co-op before making decisions.