South Dakota

South Dakota

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Chris Nelson

Can Solar Catch Up to Wind in South Dakota?

South Dakota is a national leader in the proportion of its electricity mix coming from wind energy. CEFF spoke to South Dakota Vice Chairman Chris Nelson about the status of clean energy in the state. He contends that the rise of wind in the state is traceable...

South Dakota Articles

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Straight From the Collection

This is the federal guidance for bonus tax credits to projects in areas that depended on fossil fuel production, released on April 4.
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I Think We Have a Funky Connection

This February 23 report peeks at debates in state legislatures over the right- and the reward - associated with transmission infrastructure.
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External News

Will the Green New Deal Work? Here's What the Research Says

The Green New Deal that some Democrats are now championing is unlike anything this country has ever done before. But scientists have been studying policies like these for decades. And their research can tell us a bit about what might happen if we pass this sweeping new vision for climate action and economic equality.

South Dakota Quick Data

Energy Efficiency:
Source: ACEEE
Buildings:
Score 3.50 / 9
Utilities:
Score 2.00 / 20
Transportation:
Score 2.00 / 12
Source: DSIRE
Energy Efficiency Programs:
41 Incentives and Policies
Solar Power:
Source: DSIRE
Renewable Energy Programs:
17 Incentives and Policies
Solar Energy Programs:
8 Incentives and Policies
Source: YPCCC
85%

of people in South Dakota support funding research into renewable energy sources in 2020.

(-1 of the national average)
(est. 553,462 of 651,224 adults)

last updated 8/31/2021

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