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Wind Energy Association Changes Name, Advocates For All Renewables 

January 20, 2025

Story by Jacob Boyko – South Dakota Rural Electric Association The South Dakota Wind Energy Association is getting a fresh […]

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The South Dakota Renewable Energy Association (SoDak Renewables) is pleased to announce Rodger Horr as its new Executive Director

The South Dakota Renewable Energy Association (SoDak Renewables) is pleased to announce Rodger Horr as its new Executive Director

December 1, 2024

Horr brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and renewable energy advocacy. His background includes leadership roles […]

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2024 Golf and Shoot

August 8, 2024

We had an amazing turnout for the South Dakota Renewable Energy Association (formerly SDWEA) Golf & Shoot. Thank you to […]

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South Dakota Wind Energy Association Expands Mission to become the South Dakota Renewable Energy Association.

July 12, 2024

The South Dakota Renewable Energy Association is a group of electric utilities, contractors, renewable energy developers and landowners devoted to […]

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Seizing the Wind: The Opportunity in Renewable Energy Education

April 26, 2024

The renewable energy sector is on the brink of a significant transformation, with wind turbine service technicians leading the charge […]

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Wind is South Dakota’s role in ‘hydrogen hub’

October 19, 2023

Effort seeks to reduce carbon emissions in five-state region Hydrogen power may soon spread across the country thanks to federal grants, […]

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$9 billion project aims to bridge east and west power grids, accelerate renewable energy

October 19, 2023

4,000-megawatt transmission line would run across southern South Dakota There are few wind turbines west of the Missouri River in […]

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2023 SDWEA Golf & Shoot

May 22, 2023

We had an amazing turnout for the 6th annual South Dakota Wind Energy Association (SDWEA) Golf & Shoot. Thank you […]

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Wind energy is now South Dakota’s No. 1 producer of electricity, but not every day

November 2, 2022

According to SouthDakotaSearchlight.com, wind has surpassed hydroelectric power as the largest generator of electricity in South Dakota. Read the article here.

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2022 Career Night At the Ball Park

July 27, 2022

We held our 2nd Annual “Career Night at the Ballpark” on July 20th. Working with the Sioux Falls Canaries our […]

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2022 SDWEA Golf & Shoot

July 21, 2022

Thank you to all who attended the 2022 Golf & Shoot. Our 5th Annual event was a great success and we appreciate your support!

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DOE Releases New Reports Highlighting Record Growth, Declining Costs of Wind Power

September 23, 2021

According to the DOE report, the record drop in cost per kilowatt (kW) means South Dakotans can expect cheaper, cleaner energy for years to come.

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SD Intertribal Wind Project Gets Boost from Apple

September 21, 2021

Apple will provide training and networking assistance for the power authority, paving the way for new wind projects in reservations across the state.

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Xcel Energy Commits to 100% Carbon-Free Electricity by 2050 with Help from South Dakota Wind Farms

September 17, 2021

The largest clean energy provider in the country has committed to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050.

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To Maximize Emissions Cuts, This Boston Campus Gets its Power from the Midwest

September 15, 2021

This year, a Massachusetts university committed to source all of its electricity from SD wind farms.

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