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recent op-ed by Steve Wegman in the Capitol Journal makes a compelling case: South Dakota’s aging power grid isn’t just outdated—it’s expensive.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 as demand rises and clean energy sources struggle to get online. Grid congestion is forcing utilities to purchase higher-cost electricity during peak times—and those costs are hitting families, farms, and businesses across the state.
At SoDak Renewables, we believe grid modernization is essential to making the most of our clean energy potential. Expanding interregional transmission capacity not only lowers costs—it opens doors for rural economic growth, strengthens reliability, and gives South Dakota a competitive edge in the national energy market.
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