South Dakota Electricity Rates (2026)

13.2¢/kWhstate average

18.5% below national average

Utilities in South Dakota

Xcel Energy (Northern States Power)

14.2¢/kWh~$112/mo

+9.1%12.3% below avgModerate DC Demand

Rate Outlook for South Dakota

How Accurate Were Past Forecasts?

EIA projections for South Dakota vs. actual observed rates

Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.

Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to South Dakota's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.

Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.

View source data at EIA Open Data