The renewable energy revolution is here. And we’re getting the grid ready for it. Clean Grid Alliance addresses one of the most important issues of our time by advocating for renewable energy policy and building the foundational infrastructure for a Midwest run on clean energy.
According to the Energy Information Administration’s South Dakota State Energy Profile, renewable resources generated 77% of South Dakota’s total in-state electricity in 2023, almost all of it from wind and hydroelectric power.
According to American Clean Power, clean power projects provide extra income to South Dakota farmers, ranchers, and other private landowners. Annually, these drought-proof land lease payments total $24.3M.
Supporting renewable energy in South Dakota is a smart, practical choice that allows us to produce our own power while investing in local economies. South Dakota has incredible natural resources that can be harnessed to provide clean, reliable energy, supporting the long-term energy independence our communities deserve.
Wind is a dominant player in the South Dakota energy scene, producing 55% of the total in-state net power generation – a larger share than any state except Iowa.
In recent years, new projects have opened in New Underwood, Oelrichs, and Pierre, with more projects in the works throughout the rest of the state.
