WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Salem
South Dakota
South Dakota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Salem
January
$470highestFebruary
$234March
$220April
$136May
$124June
$119lowestJuly
$133August
$129September
$122October
$134November
$214December
$336Carbon Emissions
395 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,664 kWh
Salem's energy comes from Wind, Hydroelectric, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of Salem's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 19%. Coal provides 10% of the energy in Salem. Natural Gas provides 7% of the energy in Salem. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Salem.
62%
Wind
19%
Hydroelectric
10%
Coal
7%
Natural Gas
2%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,459
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Xcel Energy - South Dakota has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Heat Pump Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
| Energy Controlled Service(Non-Demand Metered) - Standard | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service Time Of Day - Overhead and Underground without Electric Space Heating | TOU | 7¢ to 24¢ |
| Residential Service Time Of Day - Overhead and Underground with Electric Space Heating | TOU | 7¢ to 24¢ |
| Residential Service - Overhead and Underground without Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Energy Controlled Service(Non-Demand Metered) - Optional | Fixed | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service - Overhead and Underground with Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
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