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 14.81 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.94% above the average US rate of 14.11 cents. They sold 648 megawatt hours through wholesale channels to other electricity companies in 2020. The megawatt hours sourced by the supplier primarily came from megawatt hours that they acquired on the wholesale electricity market. They purchased 163,518 on the wholesale market. The revenue for Black Hills Electric Cooperative in 2020 from electricity sales was $22,343,300, with 95.64% coming from retail sales to end users and 0.21% from wholesale electricity sales.
The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer of Black Hills Electric Cooperative is $162.53 per month. Patrons of the company are stuck with a 31.95% markup compared to the rest of the state. The supplier does not have ownership in any power plants and all of the electricity that they sell to their customers must be purchased from other companies.
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 6.62% of their total electricity generation total. Black Hills Electric Cooperative's energy loss amounts place them at of 17th best out of the 66 providers that operate in South Dakota and report energy loss and 1245th best out of 3509 in the US.
Black Hills Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Black Hills Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
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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
- Angostura CDP
- Buffalo Gap
- Oelrichs
- Pringle
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Energy Loss
Black Hills Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
10,820MWh
1245 National Rank
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 | 10,693 | 22,580,329 | 14 | 100% |
Black Hills Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer County | 8,318 | 2 | 14.17 | $154.65/mo |
| Fall River County | 6,973 | 3 | 14.19 | $151.18/mo |
| Lawrence County | 25,768 | 3 | 14.02 | $133.81/mo |
| Oglala Lakota County | 13,672 | 4 | 11.33 | $113.78/mo |
| Pennington County | 109,222 | 3 | 13.19 | $131.01/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:
What is the phone number for Black Hills Electric Cooperative?
Black Hills Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (605) 673-4461
What is the average bundled bill for Black Hills Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Black Hills Electric Cooperative currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $162.53, compared to the South Dakota average of $122.29 and the United States average of $122.29 for bundled service.
Who is the CEO of Black Hills Electric Cooperative?
The CEO of Black Hills Electric Cooperative is Walker Witt.
What cities does Black Hills Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
Black Hills Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 8 cities.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Black Hills Electric Cooperative customers?
Black Hills Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 14.81 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average South Dakota bundled rate of 12.21 cents and the average United States rate of 14.11 cents.
How many counties does Black Hills Electric Cooperative supply electricity to?
There are 5 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Black Hills Electric Cooperative.
