Black Hills Electric Cooperative
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
Can You Save With Wind?
You’ve heard of solar, but did you know that you can power your home and business with wind?
About Black Hills Electric Cooperative
Black Hills Electric Cooperative is an electricity cooperative supplying electricity in South Dakota. The supplier recently reported a total of 9,096 residential customer accounts, 1,933 commercial accounts and 95 industrial customers, which makes up the entirety of their customer base. Black Hills Electric Cooperative's customers are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.95 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 22.03% above South Dakota's average rate of 12.25 cents, resulting in the supplier ranking 66th best for average electricity price out of 74 providers in the state. In 2022 the company had sales to end users totaling 169,320 megawatt hours and wholesale sales of 169,320 megawatt hours. The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 0.12% of the electricity sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 99.88%. The company had $24,019,400 in 2022, $6,600 of which came from sales to wholesale electricity customers and $23,550,900 of which came from sales to residential energy users.
The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer of Black Hills Electric Cooperative is $161.78 per month. Patrons of the company are stuck with a 27.84% 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 7.86% of their total electricity generation total. Black Hills Electric Cooperative's energy loss amounts place them at of 16th best out of the 66 providers that operate in South Dakota and report energy loss and 1329th best out of 3517 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 May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
You’ve heard of solar, but did you know that you can power your home and business with wind?
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
- Table Of Contents:
Energy Loss
Black Hills Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
14,521MWh
1329 National Rank
You’ve heard of solar, but did you know that you can power your home and business with wind?
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 | 11,124 | 23,122,220 | 14 | 100% |
Black Hills Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer County | 8,360 | 2 | 13.92 | $151.89/mo |
| Fall River County | 6,979 | 3 | 13.94 | $147.87/mo |
| Lawrence County | 25,687 | 3 | 13.15 | $128.79/mo |
| Oglala Lakota County | 13,835 | 4 | 11.04 | $118.96/mo |
| Pennington County | 114,461 | 3 | 13.57 | $132.19/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.
Black Hills Electric Cooperative Reviews
Write a Review of Black Hills Electric Cooperative
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 $161.78, compared to the South Dakota average of $124.84 and the United States average of $124.84 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 14.95 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average South Dakota bundled rate of 12.25 cents and the average United States rate of 15.64 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.
