AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGrid Reliability: The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency power order for 17 states, including South Dakota, letting the Southwest Power Pool tap extra backup generation through Aug. 3 as extreme heat raises blackout risk. State Rankings: Utah stayed No. 1 in U.S. News Best States, while South Dakota surged to No. 2 overall—an “economic and population growth” shift that’s lifting the Midwest and Upper Midwest. Renewables & Storage: NextEra outlined plans for a 200-megawatt Sunnyview solar farm plus a 250-megawatt battery storage project in Brookings County. Water Infrastructure: Eastern South Dakota’s proposed Missouri River pipeline is pegged at $8.4B to $10B, with a 2.5-year feasibility study underway. Agriculture Tech: South Dakota ranchers are testing GPS-collar leasing through the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition to improve grazing management. Local Safety: Sioux Falls crews investigated a Monday structure fire on Kierra Court and an electrical home fire on North Sherman Avenue; both were extinguished quickly and causes remain under review. Consumer & Food: C&S Wholesale Grocers cut prices on “thousands” of items across stores including South Dakota banners, aiming to pull in inflation-weary shoppers. Wildlife Control: South Dakota landowners can register for prairie dog encroachment assistance through Aug. 15.
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