Lange Generating Station
3650 Deadwood Ave, Rapid City, SD 57702Plant Summary Information
Lange Generating Station is ranked #30 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lange Generating Station is comprised of 1 generator and generated 28.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lange Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Black Hills Power, Inc. |
| Location | Pennington County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 144.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,050 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #826 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #30 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 11 South Dakota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Black Hills Power Inc (2013 to 2014) Black Hills Power, Inc. d/b/a (2015 to 2020) Black Hills Power, Inc. (2021 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lange Generating Station
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Lange Generating Station
Lange Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lange Generating Station (55478) |
| Plant Address | 3650 Deadwood Ave, Rapid City, SD 57702 |
| Utility | Black Hills Power, Inc. (19545) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.1218, -103.2641 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 144.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Black Hills Power Inc (19545) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV / 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. WBI ENERGY TRANSMISSION INC |
| Pipeline Notes | Lange pipeline is owned and operated by Black Hills Power Inc. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 0001 Details Operating March 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 34 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Lange Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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