West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota): Rates and Coverage Area

West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota)

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About West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota)

West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) is an electric cooperative located in Murdo, South Dakota and providing electricity to customers in 14 counties in South Dakota such as the counties of Davison County, Brule County, Lyman County, Hanson County, and Stanley County. There are 1,274 commercial customers and 5,509 residential customers who are receiving electricity from the supplier. West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) has an average residential electricity rate of 13.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their consumers, 12.89% below the average US price of 15.59 cents. Of the 149,395 megawatt hours West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) sold and dispossessed, 92.71% were from retail sales. During the same timeframe, West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) procured 149,395 megawatt hours via the wholesale electricity market. In 2019, the provider made a total of $17,825,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 96.96% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users.

The South Dakota average monthly residential electricity bill is $127.64, while the West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) average is 15.48% higher at $148.25 per month. West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) ranks 51st in the state for average monthly bill total. Electricity production is not part of the West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) business plan, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates to then be resold to their end users.

West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) Rate & Electric Bills

West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.134/kWh$148.25/mo.$139.40/mo.
1756th13.58¢West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota)'s Average residential price per kWh
2206th$148.25Average monthly electricity bill for West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota)'s residential customers

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West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) Overview

  • Company Type:Cooperative
  • Headquarters:204 Main Street
    Murdo, South Dakota 57559
    United States of America
  • CEO:Jeff Birkeland

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West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) Coverage Map

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West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
South Dakota6,78317,332,00019100%

West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Aurora County2,649312.90$172.91/mo
Brule County5,247212.89$172.64/mo
Buffalo County1,974312.97$175.56/mo
Davison County19,944212.78$168.62/mo
Haakon County1,868113.58$148.25/mo
Hanson County3,429313.33$152.28/mo
Jackson County2,868312.20$131.23/mo
Jerauld County1,811312.88$172.08/mo
Jones County916113.58$148.25/mo
Lyman County3,746213.16$145.11/mo

Cities West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) Has Coverage

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West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) FAQ:

What cities does West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) provider electricity to?

West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) has customers in 23 cities.

What is the average bundled bill for West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) customers each month?

The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) is $148.25. The South Dakota average bundled bill is $127.64 and the nationwide average is $127.64.

How many counties does West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) supply electricity in?

West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) provides electricity in 14 counties.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) customers?

The average bundled price of electricity for customers of West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) is 13.58 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

Who is the CEO of West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota)?

Jeff Birkeland is the CEO of West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota).

What is the phone number for West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota)?

West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota)'s customer service phone number is (605) 669-8100

King Manalo
Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2023-12-06