Midwest
South Dakota
South Dakota’s primary industry is agriculture, with the state ranking 5th in the country for farmland coverage and producing 9% of the country’s ethanol. In-state electricity generation tripled from 2007-2022, the overwhelming majority of which comes from renewables — over half of total generation comes from wind alone. With one of the smallest populations in the country, energy-intensive industries, and significant seasonal temperature variability, the state ranks 8th in the country for energy consumption per capita and 9th for petroleum use per capita.
Governor
Kristi L. Noem (Republican)
Governor
Kristi L. Noem (Republican)
House Party
Republican Supermajority
House Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Legislative session
1/9/24 - 3/26/24
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Midwest
12 states
This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted
- In-progress
- Partially Enacted
- Not Enacted
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in South Dakota
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| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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The Conservation Tillage Loan Program provides loans for up to 80 percent of conservation tillage equipment costs. Establishing Policies
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Natural and Working Lands
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Agriculture | ||
| Not Enacted |
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Agriculture technical assistance programs provide state-driven technical assistance, apprenticeship and mentorship programs, and support securing additional funding for farmers to increase uptake of soil health practices. |
Natural and Working Lands
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Agriculture |