Electric Rates & Providers in Fall River County, SD

Fall River County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Fall River County, SD is $155.34
  • The average electricity rate in Fall River County, SD is 14.80¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Fall River County, SD

The average residential electric bill in Fall River County, SD is $155.34 per month. Fall River County, SD is the 22nd most expensive county in South Dakota for electricity.

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Fall River County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

Fall River County's average residential electricity rate is 14.80 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.95% below the US average price of 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Fall River County is Black Hills Energy.

Fall River County produces 172,432 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 255th out of 3221 counties in the nation for total megawatt hours generated from solar power sources.

Fall River County had a 156.53% rise over the last year in the usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.

Fall River County emitted 0 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes it the 2928th worst polluting county in the nation.

Fall River County is the 54th worst polluting county in the state when considering pollution per person.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    104,955 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.04 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    172,432 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    172,432 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    24.71 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hot Springs

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Hot Springs Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

13.73¢ per kWh

  • 14.5% lower than last month
  • 0.78% higher than November last year
  • 2.05% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 19.39% lower than the US average
  • 244th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 199 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 155 since November last year
  • 8,270th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7,285 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,897 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.09¢ per kWh

  • 0.06% higher than last month
  • 2.59% higher than November last year
  • 9.03% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 14.55% lower than the US average
  • 362nd in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 40 since November last year
  • 11,660th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 192 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 411 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$107.71 per month

  • 15.82% higher than last month
  • 5.87% higher than November last year
  • 7.43% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 8.9% lower than the US average
  • 260th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 138 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 76 since November last year
  • 11,554th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,268 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,714 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$108.45 per month

  • 0.46% higher than last month
  • 0.86% higher than November last year
  • 13.06% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 23.76% lower than the US average
  • 78th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 30 since November last year
  • 3,932nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 40 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,005 since November last year

Hot Springs, SD Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Hot Springs is approximately 14.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.65% above South Dakota's average rate of 13.09 cents. Black Hills Energy sells an estimated 5,016.27 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $108.45 per month, while the US average is $146.54. Consumers in Hot Springs enjoy a 17.25% discount compared to other citizens in the nation.

On average, Hot Springs residents emit 1,916.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 95th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota. At 1,916.35 kilograms per person and 3,407 people in the city, the city emits 6,528,987.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 23rd worst rank in South Dakota for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Hot Springs have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hot Springs

Hot Springs residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.247/kWh$0.119/kWh$254.92/mo.$84.02/mo.
362nd14.09¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hot Springs
78th$108.45Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hot Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hot Springs, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.60167.47127,822.9718,657,772
Black Hills EnergyBUNDLED14.27111.84574,852.282,047,052

Edgemont, SD Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Edgemont is approximately 14.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.28% above South Dakota's average rate of 13.09 cents. There has been a 156.53% increase in the amount of electricity produced from solar energy over the past year, which is an increase of 105,215 megawatt hours each year. Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

On average, Edgemont residents emit 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 425th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota. This results in a total emissions amount of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has one electricity plant. In Edgemont, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Edgemont

Edgemont residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.254/kWh$0.119/kWh$256.27/mo.$82.39/mo.
355th14.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Edgemont
53rd$106.76Average residential monthly electricity bill for Edgemont Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Edgemont, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills EnergyBUNDLED14.27111.84574,852.282,047,052

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Oelrichs, SD Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Oelrichs is approximately 15.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.81% above South Dakota's average rate of 13.09 cents. With a population of 189 citizens, the city is the 246th most populated city in South Dakota. Selling an estimated 16.03 megawatt hours, Black Hills Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

On average, Oelrichs residents emit 1,916.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 95th worst polluting city out of 488 cities in South Dakota. At 1,916.35 kilograms per person and 189 people in the city, the city emits 362,189.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 242nd worst rank in South Dakota for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Oelrichs have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oelrichs

Oelrichs residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.113/kWh$222.50/mo.$126.39/mo.
473rd15.42¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oelrichs
397th$163.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oelrichs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oelrichs, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Black Hills Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.60167.47127,822.9718,657,772

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Fall River County, South Dakota Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Fall River County, South Dakota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Edgemont SD Solar 172,432111

Fall River County, South Dakota Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Fall River County residents emit 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 54th worst polluting county out of 66 counties in South Dakota and 2928th out of 3221 counties nationally. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Power producing facilities in the county primarily use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% (or 172,432 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Fall River County is home to one electricity producing plant.

Fall River County, South Dakota Net Metering

Out of the 3 suppliers in Fall River County, 3 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are nonexistent for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Fall River County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 7.30% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a state average energy loss of 1.81%, Fall River County is ranked as the 37th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Fall River County, South Dakota

Providers In Each City in Fall River County:

  • Buffalo Gap, South Dakota:
    • Black Hills Energy: 89.63%
    • Black Hills Electric Cooperative: 10.37%
  • Edgemont, South Dakota:
    • Black Hills Energy: 100.00%
  • Hot Springs, South Dakota:
    • Black Hills Energy: 94.38%
    • Black Hills Electric Cooperative: 5.62%
  • Oelrichs, South Dakota:
    • Black Hills Electric Cooperative: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Fall River County, South Dakota?

Fall River County, South Dakota is home to 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Fall River County, South Dakota?

By total customer count, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity provider in Fall River County, South Dakota.

How many power plants are located in Fall River County, South Dakota?

There is one power plant in Fall River County, South Dakota

What electricity companies offer service in Fall River County, South Dakota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Black Hills Energy17,723
2Black Hills Electric Cooperative4,106
3Niobrara Electric17

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2025-05-08