South Dakota Interconnection

If you generate electricity and are looking to interconnect with our system, read the documents below to learn more about the process, requirements, and more. 

Process and technical documents

• See South Dakota ARSD chapter 20:10:36 Small Generator Facility Interconnection for process
• Distributed generation interconnection process flow chart
• Small Generator Facility Tier 1 Interconnection Request Application Form
• Pay application fee online
• Small Generator Facility Interconnection Application Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4
• Interconnection Feasibility Study Form Agreement
• System Impact Study Agreement
• Interconnection Facilities Study Agreement
• Interconnection Agreement for Small Generator Facility Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4
• Small Generator Facility Interconnection Certificate of Completion Form
• Power producer riders and applicability matrix
• Small power producer rider - Occasional-delivery energy service
• Small power producer rider - Temperature time-of-delivery energy service
• Small power producer rider - Dependable service

In addition to the procedures above, interconnection customers are required to abide by the guidelines in our technical handbook, which outlines the technical requirements for interconnecting a generator, tie-line, or substation to our electric system. Our Minnesota Technical Interconnection and Interoperability Requirements and our Technical Standards Manual may also provide valuable information on our requirements.

Questions?

• Contact our Generation Interconnection Coordinator regarding the interconnection process and agreements.
• Contact our Principal Resource Planner regarding pricing and purchase agreements.