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2025 Golf & Shoot Event The Golf & Shoot continues to be a fun and exciting event that benefits SoDak Renewables and brings together the businesses and education programs that help grow and support the South Dakota renewable energy industry. HOSTED BY […]

The Mid-West Electric Consumers Association has announced Chris Studer as its new interim executive director. Studer currently serves as the chief member and public relations officer at East River Electric Power Cooperative and will assume his new responsibilities while continuing his role […]

In a recent Dakota Scout guest column, SoDak Renewables board members Rodger Horr and Gary Fish joined American Clean Power Association CEO Waylon Brown to call for long-term policy stability in South Dakota’s energy planning. They argue that predictable, forward-looking energy policies […]

As South Dakota’s wind energy capacity continues to grow, technical colleges are stepping up to train the next generation of skilled workers. A recent article in The Public Opinion highlights how schools like Lake Area Technical College and Mitchell Tech are seeing […]

In a recent Politico article, NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum urged Republican lawmakers not to take renewable energy off the table. Speaking at an event hosted by the conservative think tank American Compass, Ketchum emphasized that clean energy is not only compatible […]

A recent op-ed by Steve Wegman in the Capitol Journal makes a compelling case: South Dakota’s aging power grid isn’t just outdated—it’s expensive. With most of our transmission infrastructure dating back to the 1950s and 60s, South Dakota is feeling the pressure […]

South Dakota’s renewable energy sector isn’t just powering homes and businesses—it’s increasingly powering careers. A recent KTIV story highlights how wind and solar development are becoming major sources of employment across the state. From electricians and engineers to technicians and transport crews, […]

As South Dakota sees a surge in interest from data center developers, electric co-ops are finding themselves at the center of a fast-moving conversation about energy infrastructure, reliability, and long-term planning. In a recent KELOLAND article, South Dakota Renewable Energy Association board […]

** SAVE THE DATE ** March 26, 2026 is the date for the 3rd Annual SD Wind and Solar Challenge!  Fourth Thursday in March after the HS basketball tournament.  4-12th Grades are welcome. We had an AMAZING time at the 2nd Annual SD […]

(Originally published by Electrek on March 4, 2025. Written by Michelle Lewis. Read the original article here.) South Dakota’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a 260-megawatt (MW) wind farm that will become one of the largest in the wind-friendly state. Invenergy […]

2nd Annual South Dakota Wind and Solar Challenge Sponsored by: South Dakota Wind For Schools Bring a Wind Turbine or Solar Home to the 2nd Annual South Dakota Wind and Solar Challenge! 📅 When: Thursday, March 27, 2025⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – […]

Story by Jacob Boyko – South Dakota Rural Electric Association The South Dakota Wind Energy Association is getting a fresh coat of paint this year with a rebrand that will expand the association’s advocacy mission to include more forms of renewable energy.  […]