Black Hills Electric Cooperative
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About Black Hills Electric Cooperative
Black Hills Electric Cooperative is an electricity cooperative supplying electricity in South Dakota. Black Hills Electric Cooperative's patrons are billed an average residential electricity rate of 15.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.58% below the average US rate of 16.22 cents. They sold 79 megawatt hours through wholesale channels to other electricity companies in 2023. The electricity they sourced consisted of megawatt hours produced by the company and additional megawatt hours purchased by way of wholesale channels. They purchased 176,336 wholesale megawatt hours. In 2023 the supplier had total electricity related revenue of $23,531,700, with 97.56% from retail sales and 0.03% from wholesale electricity sales.
The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer of Black Hills Electric Cooperative is $170.25 per month. Patrons of the company are stuck with a 30.82% markup compared to the rest of the state. The supplier currently does not produce any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale rates from other suppliers and then resell it at a higher rate to end users. The supplier's consumers are faced with an average of 0.62 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last on average of 87.8 minutes, while the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Black Hills Electric Cooperative offers net metering options to their consumers. Installation of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for private citizens. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra wattage into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
Electricity suppliers regularly submit reports on energy lost through electricity transmission to government agencies who track infrastructure efficiencies. Black Hills Electric Cooperative recently reported a loss of 8.66% of their total electricity generation total. Black Hills Electric Cooperative's energy loss amounts place them at of 16th best out of the 68 providers that operate in South Dakota and report energy loss and 1384th best out of 3530 in the US.
Black Hills Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Black Hills Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Black Hills Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:25191 Cooperative Way
Custer, South Dakota 57730
United States of America - CEO:Walker Witt
Black Hills Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.bhec.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(605) 673-4461
- Contact Page:www.bhec.coop
- Social Media:
Black Hills Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.bhec.coop
- Outage Map:ebill.bhec.coop
- Outage Phone:(800) 742-0085
- States Served:
- South Dakota
- Counties Served:
- Pennington County
- Lawrence County
- Oglala Lakota County
- Custer County
- Fall River County
- Major Cities Served:
- Rapid City
- Hot Springs
- Colonial Pine Hills CDP
- Hill City
- Johnson Siding CDP
- Hermosa
- Pringle
- Oelrichs
- Buffalo Gap
- Angostura CDP
Energy Loss
Black Hills Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
15,294MWh
1384 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Black Hills Electric Cooperative's Power Outages
87.8 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.62 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Black Hills Electric Cooperative.
Customers Out:
0
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Black Hills Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Black Hills Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 11,352 | 24,512,893 | 14 | 100% |
Black Hills Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer County | 8,360 | 2 | 14.69 | $159.18/mo |
| Fall River County | 6,979 | 3 | 14.84 | $155.51/mo |
| Lawrence County | 25,687 | 3 | 14.90 | $136.98/mo |
| Oglala Lakota County | 13,835 | 4 | 12.68 | $121.10/mo |
| Pennington County | 114,461 | 3 | 14.58 | $142.14/mo |
Cities Black Hills Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Buffalo Gap, SD
- Fairburn, SD
- Hermosa, SD
- Hill City, SD
- Hot Springs, SD
- Oelrichs, SD
- Pringle, SD
- Rapid City, SD
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Black Hills Electric Cooperative FAQ:
When will Black Hills Electric Cooperative power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Black Hills Electric Cooperative's customers is 87.8 minutes.
Who is the CEO of Black Hills Electric Cooperative?
Walker Witt is the CEO of Black Hills Electric Cooperative.
How many counties does Black Hills Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
Black Hills Electric Cooperative offers service in 5 counties.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Black Hills Electric Cooperative customers?
Black Hills Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 15.31 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 13.04 cents and the average national rate of 16.22 cents.
What is the phone number for Black Hills Electric Cooperative?
The Black Hills Electric Cooperative phone number is (605) 673-4461.
What cities does Black Hills Electric Cooperative sell electricity to?
Black Hills Electric Cooperative has customers in 8 cities.
How much is the average bundled bill for Black Hills Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Consumers of Black Hills Electric Cooperative pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $170.25.
