South Dakota

Midwest Wind Summit & Expo

2010

Brookings, SD - The Midwest Wind Summit & Expo will provide a regional and national perspective of wind development opportunities along with a closer look at new transmission breakthroughs, Smart Grid integration and the coming Electric Vehicle market. - highlighting the latest policy, investment and technical developments. In addition, the conference will identify development opportunities throughout the Midwest and Upper Great Plains of North America and Canada.

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Wind Energy Science Teacher Workshop

2010

Miller, SD - This one day workshop will appeal to elementary/middle/high school science and technical education teachers who are interested in renewable energy, physics, engineering and design. NO knowledge of wind energy is required to attend the course.

From the grain grinders of ancient Holland to the wind farms being constructed all around South Dakota, wind power has captured the public imagination with its simplicity and elegance. Dig deeper into the wind and introduce your students to the science behind the fastest growing energy resource in the world.

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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Opportunities

2010

Platte, SD - An informational workshop on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Opportunities for South Dakotans will be held in Platte the evening of Wednesday Feb. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m.. The workshop is geared for both rural and town dwellers alike and will be held at the Platte Community Center Banquet Hall, 310 S. Main St., Platte, South Dakota.

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Wind-Powered Electric Generators and Their Impact on Land Ownership

2010

Chamberlain, SD - As the need for energy independence increases and the search for alternative sources continues, wind energy has surfaced to fill the gap. This one-day seminar will review the mechanics of wind-powered generators and the wind park development process. Local, state, and federal policies will be discussed and the land ownership issues will be reviewed. The basic economics of wind generators will be presented to prepare students for appraisal purposes.

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Current Legislative Efforts to Promote Wind Energy Development

Minnesota–North Dakota–South Dakota Network Webinar Series

Part 1: Current Legislative Efforts to Promote Wind Energy Development in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

This webinar was recorded on April 21, 2009.

Speakers from each state will present on current legislative efforts and the status of policies that seek to promote wind energy development followed by a question and answer period. The goal of this webinar was to start a constructive dialogue and encourage teamwork between stakeholders in these states.

Speakers:

South Dakota: Steve Wegman, Executive Director, South Dakota Wind Energy Association, www.sdwind.org
North Dakota: Mindi Grieve, Government Relations Specialist, Environmental Law and Policy Center, www.elpc.org

The recorded webinar is available in audio format that can be played in a web browser using a broadband connnection.

Wind Energy Facility Permitting and Siting Webinar

Minnesota–North Dakota–South Dakota Network Webinar Series

Part 2: Wind Energy Facility Permitting and Siting

This webinar was recorded on June 26, 2009.

  • What permits are necessary?
  • Who issues permits for wind energy projects?
  • How are wind energy projects sited?
  • What is the process to get a permit?

Speakers:

Minnesota: Deborah Pile, MN Department of Commerce
North Dakota: Jerry Lein, ND Public Service Commission
South Dakota: Tim Binder, SD Public Utilities Commissiom


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