Dakota Electric Association Electricity Rates

Dakota Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative that serves over 110,000 customers in the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minnesota. The cooperative was founded in 1937 and has since grown to become the second-largest electric cooperative in the state, providing reliable and affordable electric service to residential and commercial customers. Dakota Electric Association is committed to promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy, and offers a range of programs and services to help customers reduce their energy consumption and save money on their electric bills. The cooperative is governed by a board of directors elected by the membership, and operates under a not-for-profit business model.

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Dakota Electric Association Energy Sources

Dakota Electric Association's energy comes from solar, and oil. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 88% of Dakota Electric Association's energy. Oil is the second largest source, making up 12%.

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Dakota Electric Association Rates

The average electricity rate for Dakota Electric Association customers is 13.76 cents/kWh. Dakota Electric Association has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL AND FARM SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE	TOU	9¢ to 21¢
RESIDENTIAL AND FARM SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE	TOU	8¢ to 29¢
RESIDENTIAL AND FARM DEMAND CONTROL RATE	Fixed	8¢ to 1550¢
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE SERVICE	TOU	7¢ to 44¢
RESIDENTIAL AND FARM SERVICE	Fixed	12¢ to 14¢

Dakota Electric Association Reliability

In 2021, the average Dakota Electric Association customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 85 minutes. In total, the average Dakota Electric Association customer had their electricity out for about 58 minutes during the whole year.

Netmetering

Systems under 40 kW: Reconciled monthly; customer may opt to receive payment or credit on next bill at the retail utility energy rate For systems 40 kW -1 MW, NEG is credited at the avoided cost rate, or customers may elect to be compensated in the form of a kWh credit. Excess credit will be reimbursed at the end of the calendar year at the avoided cost rate.

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