Glacial Lakes Energy
Watertown, SD · CODINGTON COUNTY · NAICS 325193
Data updated May 2026
Glacial Lakes Energy sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,763 of 8,713 nationally, #9 of 41 in SD).
- National rank #1,763 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #9 of 41 in SD
- #122 of 1,599 in Other
- 35.1% of GLACIAL LAKES CORN PROCESSORS parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- +26.4% since 2011
Glacial Lakes Energy vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
183,158 1763rd of 8713 higher than 6,950 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 35.1% of GLACIAL LAKES CORN PROCESSORS reported parent CO₂e (183K MT of 521K MT ; #2 of 4 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Other sector it ranks #122 of 1,599 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 183K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 0.1% , led by N₂O at 0.1% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 99.9%
- 183K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 86 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 103 MT
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 183,158 |
| 2022 | 182,355 |
| 2021 | 184,578 |
| 2020 | 186,904 |
| 2019 | 176,888 |
| 2018 | 178,150 |
| 2017 | 176,588 |
| 2016 | 176,588 |
| 2015 | 175,150 |
| 2014 | 163,859 |
| 2013 | 160,647 |
| 2012 | 156,481 |
| 2011 | 144,886 |
Facility insight: Glacial Lakes Energy
Glacial Lakes Energy (GHGRP ID 1005386) is a high-volume reporter at 183K MT CO₂e in 2023 from Watertown, SD (#1,763 of 8,713 nationally) under Other (NAICS 325193).
From 2011 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 26.4% (peak 187K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2020 at 187K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 2% below that peak (183K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2011→2012 (+8.0%, 12K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Glacial Lakes Energy rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Glacial Lakes Energy ranks #1,763 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #9 of 41 facilities in SD (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Glacial Lakes Energy? ▼
Glacial Lakes Energy's 183K MT CO₂e is higher than 6,950 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (80%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Glacial Lakes Energy emit? ▼
Glacial Lakes Energy reported 183K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of GLACIAL LAKES CORN PROCESSORS does Glacial Lakes Energy represent? ▼
Glacial Lakes Energy accounts for 35.1% of GLACIAL LAKES CORN PROCESSORS's reported GHGRP CO₂e (183K MT of 521K MT), ranking #2 of 4 facilities under that parent.
What is Glacial Lakes Energy's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at Glacial Lakes Energy, with N₂O the larger non-CO₂ share at 0.1% (CO₂ 99.9%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does Glacial Lakes Energy rank inside Other? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Other, Glacial Lakes Energy ranks #122 of 1,599 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Glacial Lakes Energy reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Glacial Lakes Energy's emissions have increased by 26.4%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside SD for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Other neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside SD (183K MT here).
Similar Other CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside SD.