Summary of Electricity Activity in Rapid City, SD
Summary of Rapid City, SD Generation
Rapid City, SD is ranked #2,116 out of 5,722 U.S. cities nationwide and #26 out of 39 South Dakota cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 9.5 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Power Plants | 2 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 4 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 7 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Rapid City, SD
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Annual Net Generation From all power
130.1 GWh
National Rank in Terms of all Net Electricity Generation
#2,116 /5,722 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of all Net Electricity Generation
#26 /39 South Dakota Cities
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | #5 / 10 | #687 / 1469 | 130.32 GWh | 1.64 M MMBtu |
| All | #26 / 39 | #2116 / 5722 | 130.10 GWh | 1.65 M MMBtu |
Monthly Net Generation for Rapid City, SD
Power Plants in Rapid City, SD
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lange Generating Station | Black Hills Power, Inc. | 115.4 GWh | 1.4 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Ben French | Black Hills Power, Inc. | 14.7 GWh | 261.0 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 99.2% |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1896 | Edgemont | 176.9 GWh | 1 |
| #1698 | New Underwood | 237.0 GWh | 1 |
| #1371 | Newell | 383.6 GWh | 1 |
| #3377 | Spearfish | 19.9 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Apr 2025