Power plants in South Dakota emitted 335.6 lb CO₂e per MWh generated in 2023 (0.1522 kg/kWh), 56% cleaner than the US average, according to EPA's eGRID2023 state rate. Their generation was 79% carbon-free and 79% renewable. For GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based reporting, use the eGRID subregion factor of each facility's ZIP (below), not the state rate: power flows across state lines within a subregion.

335.6

lb CO₂e / MWh (state)

0.1522

kg CO₂e / kWh

79%

Carbon-free

79%

Renewable

eGRID Subregions in South Dakota

South Dakota's ZIP codes fall in 2 eGRID subregions. These are the Scope 2 factors; use the ZIP-level API to get the one for each facility.

Generation Mix

Generation by power plants in South Dakota, 2023 (EPA eGRID2023 state resource mix).

kWh to CO₂ Calculator - South Dakota

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Using the MROW subregion factor (926.552 lb CO₂e/MWh = 0.4203 kg/kWh), which covers 91% of South Dakota's ZIP codes; for other parts of the state look up the ZIP. Source: EPA eGRID2023.

How to Use South Dakota's Emission Factor for Scope 2 Reporting

For GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based emissions reporting, multiply each facility's electricity consumption by the emission factor for its ZIP code's eGRID subregion. Facilities in different parts of South Dakota are in different subregions - use the API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.

Other States Served by the Same Subregions (state rates)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Dakota's electricity emission factor?

For Scope 2 reporting, it depends on the ZIP: South Dakota's ZIP codes are in MROW (926.552 lb CO₂e/MWh, 91% of ZIPs), RMPA (1042.539 lb CO₂e/MWh, 9% of ZIPs). EPA's state rate for plants in South Dakota is 335.6 lb CO₂e/MWh, 56% cleaner than the US average.

How do I calculate Scope 2 emissions for a South Dakota facility?

Multiply the facility's annual kWh by the kg/kWh factor of its ZIP code's eGRID subregion to get kg CO₂e, and divide by 1,000 for metric tonnes. The emission factors API returns the factor for any ZIP.

How clean is South Dakota's electricity grid?

Power plants in South Dakota generated 79% carbon-free and 79% renewable electricity in 2023. At 336 lb CO₂e/MWh, the state rate is 56% cleaner than the US average of 770.9 lb/MWh.

Get exact emission factors by ZIP code

33,700+ ZIP codes · All 27 eGRID subregions · CO₂e, NOx, SO₂, generation mix

Read the API docs · Scope 2 calculation guide

Subregion	Name	lb CO₂e/MWh	kg/kWh	Carbon-free	Share of SD ZIPs
MROW	MRO West	926.552	0.4203	51.34%	91%
RMPA	WECC Rockies	1042.539	0.4729	41.85%	9%

South Dakota Electricity Emission Factor 2023