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Black Hills Power Electricity Rates

Black Hills Power residential customers pay an average of 14.3¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $110.12 per month — 12% above the South Dakota state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.

Residential rate

14.3¢/kWh

EIA-861, 2024, bundled

Average bill

$110.12

per month, residential

Vs SD average

+12%

12.9¢/kWh state avg

What a Black Hills Power bill looks like by usage

Monthly cost at Black Hills Power's effective 14.3¢/kWh rate vs the South Dakota average of 12.9¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.

Monthly usageBlack Hills PowerSD average
500 kWh$71.64$64.30
750 kWh$107.47$96.45
1,000 kWh$143.29$128.60
1,250 kWh$179.11$160.75
1,500 kWh$214.93$192.90
2,000 kWh$286.58$257.20

Black Hills Power rates by state

Rates and average bills differ in each state Black Hills Power serves.

StateRateAvg billCustomers
South Dakota14.4¢/kWh$110.22/mo60,951
Wyoming13.1¢/kWh$107.54/mo2,018
Montana7.0¢/kWh$60.42/mo12

EV charging cost on Black Hills Power

Rate is pre-filled to Black Hills Power's 14.3¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.

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Frequently asked questions

Black Hills Power's average residential rate is 14.3¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024). That's the effective bundled rate — total residential revenue divided by kWh sold — so it includes supply, delivery, and riders, not just the advertised energy charge.

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