NorthWestern Energy
NorthWestern Energy provides natural gas service to customers in portions of South Dakota.
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Find South Dakota natural gas providers, compare local utilities, understand residential gas rates and identify the natural gas service available at your address.
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Montana-Dakota Utilities
MidAmerican Energy
Black Hills Energy
Local Gas Utilities
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Find Gas Providers by ZIP
Enter your South Dakota ZIP code to see natural gas providers and service information for your area.
Availability, rates and applicable utility charges depend on your service address.
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South Dakota natural gas options
South Dakota natural gas utilities
South Dakota's residential natural gas market is primarily served by regulated local utilities. Your property address determines which utility provides natural gas service.
Montana-Dakota Utilities
Montana-Dakota Utilities provides natural gas utility service in communities across its South Dakota service territory.
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MidAmerican Energy provides natural gas utility service in parts of the region, including portions of southeastern South Dakota.
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Black Hills Energy serves natural gas customers in selected communities and service areas.
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South Dakota natural gas rates
Compare South Dakota natural gas providers
South Dakota natural gas costs vary by utility, rate schedule, monthly usage, gas supply costs, delivery charges, customer charges, taxes and other applicable fees.
● Rate information:
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NorthWestern Energy
South Dakota natural gas utility
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Natural gas service |
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Selected South Dakota areas | Usage based | Utility | View |
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Montana-Dakota Utilities
South Dakota natural gas utility
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Natural gas service |
Varies
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Selected South Dakota areas | Usage based | Utility | View |
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MidAmerican Energy
Natural gas utility
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Natural gas service |
Varies
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Selected South Dakota areas | Usage based | Utility | View |
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Black Hills Energy
Natural gas utility
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Natural gas service |
Varies
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Selected South Dakota areas | Usage based | Utility | View |
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Local Gas Systems
Community or municipal service
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Natural gas service |
Varies
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Selected local areas | Usage based | Local | Learn |
* South Dakota natural gas bills may include gas costs, distribution or delivery charges, customer charges, taxes and other applicable items. Rates can change based on utility tariffs, purchased gas costs, rate adjustments, customer class and usage. Verify current charges with the applicable utility.
South Dakota natural gas service
Compare South Dakota gas utilities and service options
Unlike states with widespread competitive residential gas marketer choice, South Dakota customers are generally served by the natural gas utility assigned to their location.
NorthWestern Energy
South Dakota natural gas service
Varies
by rate schedule
Gas
Natural gas
Usage
Based billing
ZIP
Availability
- Residential natural gas service
- Utility-based rate schedules
- Monthly charges depend on usage
- Availability depends on service address
Montana-Dakota Utilities
South Dakota residential gas
Varies
by rate schedule
Gas
Natural gas
Usage
Based billing
ZIP
Availability
- Residential natural gas utility service
- Serves selected South Dakota communities
- Gas costs and utility charges apply
- Verify current rates before budgeting
MidAmerican Energy
South Dakota natural gas service
Varies
by rate schedule
Gas
Natural gas
Local
Utility service
ZIP
Availability
- Residential natural gas utility service
- Serves selected areas of South Dakota
- Rates depend on applicable tariff
- Confirm service availability by address
Black Hills Energy
South Dakota natural gas utility
Varies
by rate schedule
Gas
Natural gas
Local
Utility service
ZIP
Availability
- Residential natural gas service
- Serves selected South Dakota communities
- Utility delivery and customer charges apply
- Verify current rates and service area
South Dakota natural gas guide
Find My Gas Provider
How to find a South Dakota natural gas provider
Start with your ZIP code and service address. Because natural gas service is generally provided through local regulated utilities, the most important step is identifying which utility serves the property.
Find My Gas Provider
Provider
Identify the local utility
Determine which natural gas utility serves the property.
Availability
Confirm natural gas service
Not every property is connected to a natural gas distribution system. Verify availability by address.
Rate
Identify the applicable rate schedule
Residential rates can differ based on the utility and applicable tariff.
Total Cost
Compare the complete monthly bill
Consider gas costs, delivery charges, customer charges, taxes and other applicable fees.
Understand your South Dakota gas bill
What determines your natural gas bill?
A South Dakota natural gas bill can contain multiple components depending on the customer's utility, rate schedule and monthly usage.
Cost of gas
The gas supply portion of the bill reflects the cost of natural gas used by the household. Gas costs can change over time.
Delivery charges
Utility charges support the local natural gas distribution infrastructure and delivery of gas to the property.
Customer charges
Bills can also include fixed customer, service, taxes, connection or other applicable charges.
Before choosing natural gas service
Five things to check before starting gas service
Confirm that natural gas infrastructure serves your property.
Review the current residential rate or applicable utility tariff.
Check monthly customer charges and other recurring fees.
Review applicable purchased-gas-cost or other utility adjustments.
South Dakota natural gas providers
Natural gas utilities in South Dakota
South Dakota customers may receive natural gas service from a utility based on the location of the property. Use the provider links below for additional service information.
South Dakota natural gas service areas
Natural gas information by South Dakota city
Natural gas availability and utility service depend on the local distribution network. Enter your ZIP code to identify the provider associated with your location.
South Dakota natural gas FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Important information before starting or changing natural gas service in South Dakota.
Who are the natural gas providers in South Dakota?
South Dakota is primarily served by regulated
natural gas utilities. Major providers include
NorthWestern Energy, Montana-Dakota Utilities,
MidAmerican Energy and Black Hills Energy,
along with local systems in some communities.
What is the current natural gas rate in South Dakota?
There is no single statewide residential
natural gas rate. Pricing varies by utility,
applicable rate schedule, gas costs, usage,
customer charges, taxes and other applicable
fees.
Does South Dakota have natural gas service?
Yes. Natural gas service is available in many
South Dakota communities, although not every
property is connected to a natural gas
distribution system.
Who provides natural gas in Sioux Falls?
Natural gas service in Sioux Falls depends on
the local utility serving the property. Use
the exact service address to confirm the
applicable provider and current residential
rates.
Who provides natural gas in Rapid City?
Natural gas service in Rapid City is provided
through the utility serving the property.
Provider availability and rates should be
verified by address.
Is natural gas available throughout South Dakota?
Natural gas is available in many parts of
South Dakota, but not every property has
access to a natural gas distribution line.
Availability depends on the local
infrastructure and property location.
What charges appear on a South Dakota natural gas bill?
Depending on the utility and rate schedule,
a bill can include gas costs, delivery or
distribution charges, customer charges,
taxes and other applicable fees.
How do I find my South Dakota natural gas provider?
Use your ZIP code and exact service address
to determine whether natural gas service is
available and which utility serves the property.
Can I choose a different natural gas provider in South Dakota?
Residential natural gas service in South Dakota
is generally provided through the utility serving
the customer's location rather than through a
statewide competitive marketer-choice system.
The applicable utility depends on the property
address.
Is natural gas cheaper than electricity in South Dakota?
The answer depends on appliance efficiency,
natural gas costs, electricity rates, household
usage and other charges. Compare the complete
cost of service rather than a single gas or
electricity rate.
Natural gas pricing disclosure: South Dakota natural gas pricing varies by utility, rate schedule, customer class and usage. Residential bills may include gas costs, distribution or delivery charges, customer charges, taxes and other applicable fees. Rates can change based on current tariffs, purchased-gas-cost adjustments and other utility filings. Service availability depends on the customer's address. Always verify current rates, service availability and applicable terms with the relevant utility.