Net Metering in South Dakota
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for South Dakota homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.045
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.112
per kWh
% of Retail
40%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 2010-01
System Limit
Varies by utility
max eligible
NEM Policy Details — South Dakota
How South Dakota compensates your excess solar generation
No statewide net metering mandate. Utilities offer avoided cost buyback. Very limited export compensation. Self-consumption strategy required.
Source: South Dakota PUC, DSIRE · Effective: 2010-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in South Dakota
Annual Production
—
kWh/year
NEM Export Credits
—
per year
Total Annual Savings
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per year
Payback Period
—
years
NEM Rate Comparison
South Dakota's NEM rate is 40% of the retail electricity rate — significantly below retail, consider self-consumption or battery storage.
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