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Providing safe, reliable service to central South Dakota since November 1949.

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Co-op Country

CEO with Member-Owner

THIS IS CO-OP COUNTRY

A message from CEO, Jeff Birkeland:

Out here, things are different—and proudly so.

We have a deeper connection to the land beneath our feet and the values that guide us. We know our neighbors, not just by name, but by the way they lend a hand without hesitation. We stand strong as individuals, but even stronger when we come together.

That’s the spirit behind West Central Electric. As a member-owned cooperative, everything we do—every decision made, every improvement planned—is rooted in a shared purpose: to serve you, our members, and build a brighter future for our communities.

The power to do more doesn’t just come from the lines that run to your home or business. It comes from all of us, working together to make today and tomorrow better.

This is more than a service area.
This is co-op country.

And we’re proud to power it—with you.

 

Jeff Birkeland - Chief Executive Officer
West Central Electric Cooperative

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204 Main St. Murdo, SD 57559

Business Hours: 8:00 – 4:30 CT
Monday through Friday

Phone: 605-669-8100

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  • Your Cooperative
    • Bylaws
    • Capital Credits
    • History
    • How Your Co-op Works
      • ACRE
      • Cooperative Principles
      • Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
      • Power of Membership
    • Meet the Board of Directors
    • Meet the Staff
    • Service Area
    • Office Hours
      • Contact Us
    • Equipment for Sale
    • Job Openings
    • Co-op Country
    • Statement of Non-Discrimination
  • My Account
    • AutoPay
    • Bill Variations
    • Billing Information
    • Budget Billing
    • How to Read Your Bill
    • Meter Reading
    • Past Due Accounts
    • Update My Information
  • Member Services
    • Co-op Connections
    • Economic Development
      • REED Fund
    • Scholarship Program
    • Survey
    • Youth Tour
    • Basin Electric Members Bus Tour
  • Electrical Operations
    • Apply for New Service
      • Request Service
    • Call Before You Dig - 811
    • Down Power Lines
    • Grain Bin Restrictions
    • GRIP1/WARN Project
  • Safety
    • Safety Quiz
    • Electrical Safety and Generators
    • Down Power Lines
    • Grain Bin Restrictions
  • Energy Resources
    • Energy Conservation
    • Energy Links
    • Together We Save
    • Energy Assistance