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Energy Electricity Net Generation Megawatt Hours
EIA API
16,932,070 MWh
Total Nameplate Capacity of Generation Fleet, 2012
EIA Form 860
3,605 MW
Nameplate Capacity Built Before 1980
EIA Form 861
2,132 MW
Percent Capacity Built Before 1980
EIA Form 862
59%
Average Retail Price of Electricity
EIA API
10.39ยข/kWh
Electricity Generated from Coal
EIA API
13%
Electricity Generated from Natural Gas
EIA API
15%
Electricity Generated from Nuclear Energy
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Hydroelectric
EIA API
18%
Electricity Generated from Geothermal Energy
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Petroleum
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Solar Energy
EIA API
1%
Electricity Generated from Biomass
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Wind
EIA API
53%
Electricity Generated from Other Sources
EIA API
0%
Name
Kristi Noem
Party Affiliation
Republican
Assumed Office
2019-01-05
Name
South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
Abbreviation
PUC
Year Established
1886
Associated ISO or RTO
MISO (Midcontinent ISO)
Regulated Services
["Electricity", "Natural Gas", "Gas Pipelines and Safety", "Telecommunications"]
Number of Seats
3
Staff Size
27
Current Commissioner Count
3
Term Length in Years
6 Years
Term Limit
false
Name
South Dakota Legislature
Session Length in Months
3
Session Start Date
2024-01-09
Session End Date
2024-03-25