Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in South Dakota
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in South Dakota. With an average electricity rate of 13.5¢/kWh and 4.5 peak sun hours per day, South Dakota homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Sioux Falls
13.8¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $132/mo · Xcel Energy
Rapid City
13.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $130/mo · Black Hills Energy
Aberdeen
13.2¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $125/mo · NorthWestern Energy
Brookings
13.5¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $128/mo · Brookings Municipal Utilities
Watertown
13.2¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $125/mo · Watertown Municipal Utilities
Mitchell
13¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $122/mo · NorthWestern Energy
About Electricity Costs in South Dakota
South Dakota residents pay an average of 13.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $130. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in South Dakota could spend an estimated $56,433 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.5 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, South Dakota is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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