Dakota Electric Association Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Dakota Electric Association and how they compare to the Minnesota average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Dakota Electric Association average $100.25/month at 14¢/kWh — below the Minnesota average of $124.46.
Where Dakota Electric Association rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13.18¢/kWh | $97.86/mo | 100,390 |
| 2020 | 13.58¢/kWh | $104.83/mo | 101,687 |
| 2021 | 13.76¢/kWh | $107.19/mo | 103,447 |
| 2022 | 13.51¢/kWh | $101.82/mo | 105,223 |
| 2023 | 13.6¢/kWh | $100.89/mo | 106,752 |
| 2024 | 14¢/kWh | $100.25/mo | 108,097 |
Rate context in Minnesota
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Dakota Electric Association's 2024 annual figure.
Dakota Electric Association vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Dakota Electric Association | Minnesota (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $100.25/mo | $124.46/mo |
| Rate | 14¢/kWh | 17.52¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Dakota Electric Association?
Dakota Electric Association residential customers averaged $100.25 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,203.01 per year.
What does Dakota Electric Association charge per kWh?
Dakota Electric Association averaged 14¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Dakota Electric Association compare to the Minnesota average?
Dakota Electric Association bills average $100.25 — lower than the Minnesota average of $124.46 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Dakota Electric Association serve?
Dakota Electric Association served 108,097 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in MN.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Dakota Electric Association. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.