Class IV Member Spotlight: Dakota Riggers
1. Tell us about your organization. Dakota Riggers & Tool Supply is a family-owned & operated business based in Sioux […]
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Viewpoint: Energy Policy Stability Is Key to South Dakota’s Future
In a recent Dakota Scout guest column, SoDak Renewables board members Rodger Horr and Gary Fish joined American Clean Power […]
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Career Training Ramps Up to Meet South Dakota’s Energy Needs
As South Dakota’s wind energy capacity continues to grow, technical colleges are stepping up to train the next generation of […]
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Energy Executive to GOP: Don’t Dismiss Renewables
In a recent Politico article, NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum urged Republican lawmakers not to take renewable energy off the […]
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Why an Outdated Grid Is Driving Up South Dakota’s Energy Costs
A recent op-ed by Steve Wegman in the Capitol Journal makes a compelling case: South Dakota’s aging power grid isn’t […]
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Renewable Energy Driving Workforce Growth in South Dakota
South Dakota’s renewable energy sector isn’t just powering homes and businesses—it’s increasingly powering careers. A recent KTIV story highlights how […]
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South Dakota Co-ops Respond to Growing Power Demands from Data Center Boom
As South Dakota sees a surge in interest from data center developers, electric co-ops are finding themselves at the center […]
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Meet Our New Member: A Q&A with Vikor!
SoDak Renewables is excited to welcome Vikor as our newest member! To help our community get acquainted with them, we […]
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3rd Annual South Dakota Wind and Solar Challenge
** SAVE THE DATE ** March 26, 2026 is the date for the 3rd Annual SD Wind and Solar Challenge! Fourth […]
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One of South Dakota’s largest wind farms just got the green light
(Originally published by Electrek on March 4, 2025. Written by Michelle Lewis. Read the original article here.) South Dakota’s Public […]
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Bring a Wind Turbine or Solar Home to the 2nd Annual South Dakota Wind and Solar Challenge!
2nd Annual South Dakota Wind and Solar Challenge Sponsored by: South Dakota Wind For Schools Bring a Wind Turbine or […]
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Wind Energy Association Changes Name, Advocates For All Renewables
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
As Executive Director, Horr will lead SoDak Renewables in its efforts to promote and advocate for clean energy development across […]
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2024 Golf and Shoot
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.
The South Dakota Renewable Energy Association is a group of electric utilities, contractors, renewable energy developers and landowners devoted to […]
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