Rates by state / Minnesota / Dakota Electric Association
Cooperative · 109,148 residential customers
Dakota Electric Association electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 15.6¢ per kWh in 2025, 4% below the Minnesota average of 16.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
15.6¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$116/mo
At 745 kWh a month
1-year change
+11.6%
5 years: +15.1%
Average rate by year
202013.6¢
202113.8¢
202213.5¢
202313.6¢
202414.0¢
202515.6¢
Dakota Electric Association bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Dakota Electric Association's 2025 average rate of 15.6¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Dakota Electric Association | Minnesota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78 | $81 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $117 | $122 |
| 1,000 kWh | $156 | $162 |
| 1,500 kWh | $234 | $243 |
| 2,000 kWh | $313 | $324 |
Other utilities in Minnesota
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | 1,243,236 | 17.1¢ |
| Connexus Energy | 136,082 | 14.1¢ |
| ALLETE, Inc. | 126,520 | 15.9¢ |
| East Central Energy | 55,839 | 17.6¢ |
| Rochester Public Utilities | 55,728 | 18.6¢ |
| Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn | 54,582 | 15.0¢ |
| Otter Tail Power Co | 50,219 | 11.3¢ |
| Lake Country Power | 47,386 | 18.3¢ |
Dakota Electric Association: common questions
- How much does Dakota Electric Association charge per kWh?
- Dakota Electric Association residential customers paid an average of 15.6¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Dakota Electric Association electric bill?
- The average Dakota Electric Association household used 745 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $116 a month at the average rate.
- Is Dakota Electric Association cheaper than other utilities in Minnesota?
- Dakota Electric Association's average rate is 4% below the Minnesota average of 16.2¢. 30 of 46 utilities in Minnesota have a lower average rate.
- Did Dakota Electric Association raise rates?
- Dakota Electric Association's average residential rate changed +11.6% from 2024 to 2025 and +15.1% since 2020.
- Is my Dakota Electric Association bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Minnesota homes and your rate with Dakota Electric Association's average.
Got a Dakota Electric Association bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.