SD ENERGY GUIDE
Home Energy Independence Plan for South Dakota
South Dakota faces severe weather risks from blizzards and thunderstorms. Rural areas may experience longer restoration times.
South Dakota Grid Reliability
Reliability
7/10
Low Risk
EIA SAIDI/SAIFI 2023
Outages / Year
0.5
per customer
EIA SAIFI 2023
Avg. Duration
5
hours
EIA SAIDI 2023
Electricity Rate
13.2¢
per kWh
EIA 2026-02
Primary Outage Risks in South Dakota
Blizzards
Severe thunderstorms
Tornadoes
Rural infrastructure
South Dakota Energy Sources
Natural Gas40%
Coal20%
Nuclear18%
Renewables22%
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
South Dakota Incentives & Rebates
South Dakota has no state solar tax credit. Property tax exemption for solar. Net metering not widely available. Note: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 for customer-owned systems. Solar leases and PPAs may still offer indirect savings from the commercial tax credit. Check with a tax advisor for current eligibility. Source: DSIRE.
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