South Dakota

Chris Nelson

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...

This is the federal guidance for bonus tax credits to projects in areas that depended on fossil fuel production, released on April 4.

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

The Center has worked virtually this fall with dozens of professionals earning certificates in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy. Learners in the program study the history, physics, innovation pathways and technological possibility sparking the carbon-free economy. One learning strategy involves crafting policy memos and op/ed pieces on issues where public...

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.

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)

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last updated 8/31/2021

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