Rates by state / South Dakota / Northern Electric Coop, Inc
Cooperative · 5,823 residential customers
Northern Electric Coop, Inc electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 11.4¢ per kWh in 2025, 20% below the South Dakota average of 14.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
11.4¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$239/mo
At 2,094 kWh a month
1-year change
+1.2%
5 years: +15.7%
Average rate by year
20209.9¢
202110.4¢
202210.0¢
202310.1¢
202411.3¢
202511.4¢
Northern Electric Coop, Inc bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Northern Electric Coop, Inc's 2025 average rate of 11.4¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Northern Electric Coop, Inc | South Dakota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57 | $71 |
| 750 kWh | $86 | $107 |
| 1,000 kWh | $114 | $142 |
| 1,500 kWh | $171 | $213 |
| 2,000 kWh (about average here) | $229 | $284 |
Other utilities in South Dakota
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | 94,137 | 13.1¢ |
| Black Hills Power, Inc. | 67,608 | 15.1¢ |
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | 51,787 | 13.3¢ |
| Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop | 22,989 | 13.9¢ |
| Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD) | 20,959 | 13.0¢ |
| West River Electric Assn Inc | 18,975 | 15.2¢ |
| Watertown Municipal Utilities | 11,775 | 9.3¢ |
| City of Brookings - (SD) | 10,769 | 10.7¢ |
Northern Electric Coop, Inc: common questions
- How much does Northern Electric Coop, Inc charge per kWh?
- Northern Electric Coop, Inc residential customers paid an average of 11.4¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Northern Electric Coop, Inc electric bill?
- The average Northern Electric Coop, Inc household used 2,094 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $239 a month at the average rate.
- Is Northern Electric Coop, Inc cheaper than other utilities in South Dakota?
- Northern Electric Coop, Inc's average rate is 20% below the South Dakota average of 14.2¢. 7 of 21 utilities in South Dakota have a lower average rate.
- Did Northern Electric Coop, Inc raise rates?
- Northern Electric Coop, Inc's average residential rate changed +1.2% from 2024 to 2025 and +15.7% since 2020.
- Is my Northern Electric Coop, Inc 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 South Dakota homes and your rate with Northern Electric Coop, Inc's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.