Winner Municipal Utility electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Dakota
Winner Municipal Utility is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,861 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.44¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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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Winner Municipal Utility bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.20 | $60.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $134.40 | $109.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $201.60 | $157.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $268.80 | $206.30 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2014-01-01, $12.30/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.
Winner Municipal Utility residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2014-01-01 | $12.30 | 9.70¢ |
| Mutiple Dwelling Rate | 2014-01-01 | $12.30 | 9.70¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Winner Municipal Utility rate history
2015–2025: +15% change in the average residential rate (10.98¢ → 12.67¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Winner Municipal Utility 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 Winner Municipal Utility's counties, customers averaged 69 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripp | 69 | 10 | 393 | 2025-11-25 |
Winner Municipal Utility service area
Winner Municipal Utility serves Tripp County in South Dakota.
Tripp
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Winner Municipal Utility at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,737,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 37,393 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 20823 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Winner Municipal Utility's electricity rate?
Winner Municipal Utility residential customers pay an average of 13.44¢ 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 5% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Winner Municipal Utility electric bill?
About $225 a month. The average Winner Municipal Utility home uses 1,674 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $134.
How many customers does Winner Municipal Utility have?
Winner Municipal Utility serves 1,861 residential customers in South Dakota, across 1 county.
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 Winner Municipal Utility before making decisions.