Rates by state / South Dakota / Dakota Energy Coop Inc
Cooperative · 3,231 residential customers
Dakota Energy Coop Inc electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 16.3¢ per kWh in 2025, 15% above the South Dakota average of 14.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
16.3¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$276/mo
At 1,694 kWh a month
1-year change
+6.4%
5 years: +11.1%
Average rate by year
202014.7¢
202114.9¢
202214.4¢
202314.6¢
202415.3¢
202516.3¢
Dakota Energy Coop Inc bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Dakota Energy Coop Inc's 2025 average rate of 16.3¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Dakota Energy Coop Inc | South Dakota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81 | $71 |
| 750 kWh | $122 | $107 |
| 1,000 kWh | $163 | $142 |
| 1,500 kWh | $244 | $213 |
| 2,000 kWh | $326 | $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¢ |
Dakota Energy Coop Inc: common questions
- How much does Dakota Energy Coop Inc charge per kWh?
- Dakota Energy Coop Inc residential customers paid an average of 16.3¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Dakota Energy Coop Inc electric bill?
- The average Dakota Energy Coop Inc household used 1,694 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $276 a month at the average rate.
- Is Dakota Energy Coop Inc cheaper than other utilities in South Dakota?
- Dakota Energy Coop Inc's average rate is 15% above the South Dakota average of 14.2¢. 20 of 21 utilities in South Dakota have a lower average rate.
- Did Dakota Energy Coop Inc raise rates?
- Dakota Energy Coop Inc's average residential rate changed +6.4% from 2024 to 2025 and +11.1% since 2020.
- Is my Dakota Energy 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 Dakota Energy Coop Inc's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.