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Aurora County, SD Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Aurora County, South Dakota.
- South Dakota home electricity
- 15.37¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $4.15/gal
- Midwest (PADD 2)
- Electric utilities
- 5
- Serving Aurora County
Electric utilities serving Aurora County
As reported to EIA for 2025. A utility may serve only part of the county. Customers and prices are for its whole South Dakota service area
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| Utility | Customers in state | Home price | Home bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD)Investor Owned | 65,396 | 13.35¢/kWh | $125/mo |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD)Cooperative | 7,397 | 14.67¢/kWh | $225/mo |
| Douglas Electric Coop, IncCooperative | 823 | Not reported | Not reported |
| City of Plankinton - (SD)Municipal | 473 | Not reported | Not reported |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power AdministrationFederal | 25 | Not reported | Not reported |
Power plants in Aurora County
182 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Winds SD1 | Wind | 162 MW |
| Aurora County Wind | Wind | 20.0 MW |
Electricity rates and gas prices are state or regional averages. Utility service areas come from EIA Form 861 and are listed by county, so a utility listed here may not serve every address in the county.
Frequently asked questions
- What electric company serves Aurora County?
- NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD), Douglas Electric Coop, Inc and 2 more report serving Aurora County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- Are there power plants in Aurora County?
- Yes. Aurora County has 2 operating power plants with 182 MW of capacity. The largest is Prairie Winds SD1 (162 MW, wind).