Northern Electric Cooperative
Northern Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 21 cities and is classified as an electric cooperative. There are a total of 6,488 customers receiving service from the supplier. These customers are made up of 239 industrial customers, 870 commercial accounts and 5,379 residential customer accounts. Customers of Northern Electric Cooperative spend, on average, 11.10 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 17.48% below the national average price of 13.45 cents, which ranks the provider 613th out of 3511 suppliers in the country for lowest average electricity rate. They sold 308,150 megawatt hours through retail sales in 2020. During the same timeframe, the company acquired 318,635 megawatt hours by way of wholesale channels. The revenue for Northern Electric Cooperative for 2020 from electricity sales was $28,191,400, with $28,107,800 coming from retail sales to end users.
About Northern Electric Cooperative
The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer of Northern Electric Cooperative is $213.73 per month, while the national average is $120.24. Customers of the provider have a 77.76% higher bill compared to the rest of the United States. Electricity sales have contributed to an increase in CO2 emissions of 567,745.13 kilograms (0.41%) throughout the preceding 12 months. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates from other providers to then be resold to their customers.
Northern Electric Cooperative does not offer net metering options to their customers. Net metering would allow citizens to sell kilowatt hours back to their electricity company, which makes the purchase of solar and other electricity sources a cheaper project.
Losing electricity due to heat dissipation while transmitting electricity and other causes is part of operating in the electricity generation business. Providers must report these losses. Northern Electric Cooperative reported a yearly loss of around 3.16% of the electricity that they transmit. This percentage of loss gives them a rank of 1017th worst out of 3511 suppliers who report energy loss in the country and 9th worst out of 20 in the state.
Northern Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Northern Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
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Northern Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:39456 133rd Street
Bath, South Dakota 57427
United States of America - CEO:Donna Sharp
Northern Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.northernelectric.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 529-0310
- Contact Page:www.northernelectric.coop
- Social Media:
Northern Electric Cooperative Service
- States Served:
- South Dakota
- Counties Served:
- Brown County
- Spink County
- Edmunds County
- Faulk County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Quick Facts About Northern Electric Cooperative
Releasing 138,026,780.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Northern Electric Cooperative comes in as the 1369th highest polluting electricity provider in the country out of the 3511 we follow.
Energy Loss
Northern Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
10,053MWh
1017 National Rank
Northern Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Northern Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 6,488 | 28,567,287 | 15 | 100% |
Northern Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County | 38,839 | 4 | 10.95 | $139.50/mo |
| Edmunds County | 3,829 | 3 | 11.19 | $103.10/mo |
| Faulk County | 2,299 | 3 | 11.17 | $106.43/mo |
| Spink County | 6,376 | 3 | 10.91 | $160.44/mo |
Cities Northern Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Aberdeen, SD
- Ashton, SD
- Brentford, SD
- Claremont, SD
- Columbia, SD
- Conde, SD
- Doland, SD
- Frankfort, SD
- Frederick, SD
- Groton, SD
- Hecla, SD
- Mellette, SD
- Northville, SD
- Redfield, SD
- Rockham, SD
- Stratford, SD
- Tulare, SD
- Turton, SD
- Verdon, SD
- Warner, SD
- Westport, SD
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Northern Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What is the average bill for Northern Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Customers of Northern Electric Cooperative pay, on average, a monthly bill of $213.73.
Who is the CEO of Northern Electric Cooperative?
Donna Sharp is the current CEO of Northern Electric Cooperative.
How many counties does Northern Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
There are 4 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Northern Electric Cooperative including, South Dakota.
What is the average electricity rate for Northern Electric Cooperative customers?
Northern Electric Cooperatives current average electricity rate is 11.10 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average South Dakota rate of 12.18 cents and the average United States rate of 13.45 cents.
What is the phone number for Northern Electric Cooperative?
You can reach Northern Electric Cooperative by phone via (800) 529-0310.
What cities does Northern Electric Cooperative have customers in in?
Northern Electric Cooperative serves 21 cities.
