Southeastern Electric Coop
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About Southeastern Electric Coop
With headquarters in Marion, South Dakota, Southeastern Electric Coop offers services 8 counties throughout South Dakota. Southeastern Electric Coop averages 12.72 cents per kilowatt hour billed to their patrons for residential electricity, which is 2.46% lower than the average state rate of 13.04 cents, a welcome situation for their customers. About 790,294 megawatt hours were sold by the provider to retail customers in 2023. Wholesale power purchases made up 100.00% of the total electricity sourced by the company . Exactly 807,112 megawatt hours were acquired by way of wholesale channels. In 2023, the company earned 99.22% of their revenue from retail electricity sales.
The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer of Southeastern Electric Coop is $150.6 per month. Patrons of the company are stuck with a 5.03% higher bill compared to the rest of the United States. The company is not associated with any electricity generation facilities and all of the power that they sell to their customers must be purchased wholesale from other suppliers.
Fortunately, Southeastern Electric Coop offers net metering options to consumers. This is a positive for any consumer considering purchasing private solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unused megawatt hours into the grid.
All electricity companies who produce electricity suffer from some amount of energy loss from heat depletion or alternative causes. Southeastern Electric Coop is not an exception, as they average an annual loss of around 1.93% of the electricity they transmit. The South Dakota average for energy loss is 1.81% and the United States average is 2.43%. This results in Southeastern Electric Coop receiving a ranking of 3rd best out of 68 companies in the state and 266th best out of 3530 providers in the United States.
Southeastern Electric Coop Rate & Electric Bills
Southeastern Electric Coop residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Southeastern Electric Coop Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:501 South Broadway Avenue
Marion, South Dakota 57043
United States of America - CEO:Brad Schardin
Southeastern Electric Coop Contact
- Website:www.southeasternelectric.com
- Customer Service Phone:(605) 648-3619
- Contact Page:www.southeasternelectric.com
- Social Media:
Southeastern Electric Coop Service
- Rates & Plans:www.southeasternelectric.com
- Outage Map:outages.sdrea.coop
- Outage Phone:(800) 333-2859
- States Served:
- South Dakota
- Counties Served:
- Lincoln County
- Yankton County
- Union County
- Clay County
- Lake County
- Major Cities Served:
- Sioux Falls
- Harrisburg
- Tea
- Canton
- Lennox
- Parkston
- Salem
- Parker
- Alcester
- Marion



Energy Loss
Southeastern Electric Coop's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
15,598MWh
266 National Rank
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Southeastern Electric Coop.
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Southeastern Electric Coop Coverage Map

Southeastern Electric Coop State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 23,884 | 85,501,835 | 6 | 100% |
Southeastern Electric Coop County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | 14,816 | 3 | 12.38 | $161.33/mo |
| Hutchinson County | 7,412 | 2 | 12.78 | $143.40/mo |
| Lake County | 11,358 | 5 | 13.09 | $166.41/mo |
| Lincoln County | 70,987 | 3 | 12.88 | $141.83/mo |
| McCook County | 5,676 | 2 | 12.90 | $141.10/mo |
| Turner County | 8,621 | 3 | 12.86 | $143.00/mo |
| Union County | 16,424 | 5 | 13.51 | $176.91/mo |
| Yankton County | 23,213 | 4 | 12.95 | $171.17/mo |
Cities Southeastern Electric Coop Has Coverage
- Alcester, SD
- Canton, SD
- Davis, SD
- Harrisburg, SD
- Hurley, SD
- Irene, SD
- Lennox, SD
- Marion, SD
- Montrose, SD
- Parker, SD
- Parkston, SD
- Salem, SD
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Spencer, SD
- Tea, SD
- Viborg, SD
- Worthing, SD
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Southeastern Electric Coop FAQ:
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Southeastern Electric Coop customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for customers of Southeastern Electric Coop is 12.72 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
Who is the CEO of Southeastern Electric Coop?
Brad Schardin is the CEO of Southeastern Electric Coop.
What is the average bundled bill for Southeastern Electric Coop customers each month?
Consumers of Southeastern Electric Coop pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $150.60.
What is the phone number for Southeastern Electric Coop?
You can reach Southeastern Electric Coop by phone via (605) 648-3619.
How many counties does Southeastern Electric Coop have customers in to?
Southeastern Electric Coop provides electricity to customers in 8 counties.
What cities does Southeastern Electric Coop have customers in to?
Southeastern Electric Coop has customers in 17 cities.