WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Rapid City
South Dakota
South Dakota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Rapid City
January
$377highestFebruary
$201March
$204April
$134May
$114June
$110lowestJuly
$125August
$121September
$115October
$124November
$194December
$226Carbon Emissions
334 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,405 kWh
Rapid City's energy comes from Wind, Hydroelectric, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 65% of Rapid City's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 19%. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Rapid City. Natural Gas provides 6% of the energy in Rapid City. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Rapid City.
65%
Wind
19%
Hydroelectric
9%
Coal
6%
Natural Gas
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
895 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,037
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Demand Controller Single Phase | TOU | 7¢ to 1000¢ |
| General Service Single Phase (On-Peak Demand) | TOU | 7¢ to 950¢ |
| General Service Single Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
Black Hills Power Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Total Electric Residential Service: RTE | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Service: R | Fixed | 14¢ |
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