Dakota Energy Coop
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About Dakota Energy Coop
Dakota Energy Coop provides electricity for 5 counties in South Dakota. The entity is an electric cooperative. The company last reported a total of 3,886 customers. Exactly 3 of them are industrial properties, 356 are commercial customers and 3,527 are residential accounts. Dakota Energy Coop's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 16.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 23.75% more than the average state rate of 13.04 cents. They sold 254,945 megawatt hours in 2023 via retail accounts. During the same timeframe, Dakota Energy Coop purchased 264,256 megawatt hours through wholesale channels. In 2023, the supplier made a total of $26,033,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 97.33% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users.
The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $143.38, while the Dakota Energy Coop average is 70.70% more at $244.75 per month. Dakota Energy Coop is the 2887th ranked provider in the US for average monthly bill amount. The provider currently does not produce any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale prices from other companies and then resell it at a higher rate to end customers.
All electricity providers who generate electricity suffer from some amount of energy loss from heat dissipation or alternative factors. Dakota Energy Coop is no different, as they have a yearly loss of roughly 3.38% of the electricity they produce. The state average for energy loss is 1.81% and the nationwide average is 2.43%. This gives Dakota Energy Coop a ranking of 10th best out of 68 companies in the state and 639th best out of 3530 suppliers in the US.
Dakota Energy Coop Rate & Electric Bills
Dakota Energy Coop residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Dakota Energy Coop Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:40294 US Highway 14
Huron, South Dakota 57350
United States of America - CEO:Chad Felderman
Dakota Energy Coop Contact
- Website:dakotaenergy.coop
- Social Media:
Dakota Energy Coop Service
- Rates & Plans:dakotaenergy.coop
- Outage Phone:(800) 353-8591
- States Served:
- South Dakota
- Counties Served:
- Beadle County
- Kingsbury County
- Hand County
- Buffalo County
- Hyde County
- Major Cities Served:
- Huron
- Cavour
- Stephan CDP
- Millerdale Colony CDP
- Shamrock Colony CDP
- Riverside Colony CDP
- Pearl Creek Colony CDP
- Huron Colony CDP
Energy Loss
Dakota Energy Coop's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
8,936MWh
639 National Rank
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Dakota Energy Coop Coverage Map

Dakota Energy Coop State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 3,889 | 26,326,594.55 | 13 | 100% |
Dakota Energy Coop County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beadle County | 18,959 | 2 | 15.85 | $231.38/mo |
| Buffalo County | 1,974 | 2 | 14.17 | $213.64/mo |
| Hand County | 3,061 | 3 | 15.98 | $236.28/mo |
| Hyde County | 1,381 | 2 | 15.96 | $235.39/mo |
| Kingsbury County | 5,131 | 7 | 14.92 | $290.18/mo |
Cities Dakota Energy Coop Has Coverage
- Cavour, SD
- Huron, SD
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Dakota Energy Coop FAQ:
How many counties does Dakota Energy Coop have customers in in?
There are 5 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Dakota Energy Coop.
What is the average bundled bill for Dakota Energy Coop customers each month?
Customers of Dakota Energy Coop pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $244.75.
Who is the CEO of Dakota Energy Coop?
Chad Felderman is the current CEO of Dakota Energy Coop.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Dakota Energy Coop customers?
Dakota Energy Coop's current average bundled electricity rate is 16.14 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 13.04 cents and the average United States rate of 16.22 cents.
What cities does Dakota Energy Coop sell electricity to?
Dakota Energy Coop has customers in 2 cities.