Net metering in South Dakota (2026)

South Dakota uses no statewide mandate — there is no statewide net-metering requirement, so credit for exported energy depends on your specific utility — sizing the system to your own usage and pairing it with a battery matter more here.

Regime
No statewide mandate
Electricity rate
12.6¢/kWh

What it means for your solar payback

How your utility values exported energy is one of the biggest levers on solar economics. In South Dakota, with no statewide mandate, there is no statewide net-metering requirement, so credit for exported energy depends on your specific utility — sizing the system to your own usage and pairing it with a battery matter more here. Combined with the local rate of 12.6¢/kWh, this shapes your payback — see the exact numbers on the South Dakota solar cost page.

State incentives

Beyond net metering, South Dakota: No statewide net metering mandate. Note that the 30% federal tax credit ended for purchases on December 31, 2025 — though a lease or PPA can still pass a 30% credit through. More in our incentives guide.

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Net metering in South Dakota: FAQ

Does South Dakota have net metering in 2026?
South Dakota uses no statewide mandate: there is no statewide net-metering requirement, so credit for exported energy depends on your specific utility — sizing the system to your own usage and pairing it with a battery matter more here. Statewide, No statewide net metering mandate.
How does net metering affect my solar savings in South Dakota?
It sets the value of the surplus power your panels send to the grid. With no statewide mandate in South Dakota, it pays to use more of your solar directly, and a battery can boost the return. See the full economics on our South Dakota cost page.
Is net metering going away in South Dakota?
Rules change at the state and utility level, and several states have shifted from full retail to net billing with lower export rates. Always confirm your specific utility's current policy before you buy.
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