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South Dakota Energy Infrastructure Authority
(SDEIA)
Legislative Energy Briefing Pierre, SD
January 11, 2007
Bill EvenState Energy Director
Director Governor’s Office Economic Development
- South Dakota’s 2010 Goal: Making South Dakota a Net Energy Exporter
• Ethanol• Biodiesel• Wind
• Serve as Interim Executive Director of the South Dakota Energy Infrastructure Authority (SDEIA)
SDEIA
Presentation Overview
Brief summary of the legislative intent SDEIA Board SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report SDEIA Energy Study
South Dakota Energy Infrastructure Authority (SDEIA)
Created by the South Dakota Legislature in the 2005 session
Codified at South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 1-16I
SDEIA
Legislative Intent
Created to diversify and expand the state’s economy by developing in South Dakota the energy production facilities and the energy transmission facilities necessary to produce and transport energy to markets within the state and outside of the state
SDEIA
Legislative Intent
The authority may provide for the financing, construction, development, maintenance, and operation of new or upgraded energy transmission facilities
SDEIA
Legislative Intent
If the authority becomes the owner or partial owner of any transmission facility, the authority shall divest itself of ownership as soon as economically practical
SDEIA
Legislative Intent In order to finance energy transmission facilities
authorized pursuant to the Act, the authority may issue up to one billion dollars in revenue bonds.
However, no bonds may be issued until approved by an act of the Legislature.
SDEIA
Administration
The authority is governed by a five member board of directors. Board members are appointed by the Governor and serve staggered six year terms. Members may be reappointed.
SDEIA
Administration Current board members are:
• Mike Trykoski, Rushmore Professional Services, Rapid City (Chairman)
• Kyle White, Black Hills Corporation, Rapid City (Vice Chairman)
• Audry Ricketts, South Dakota Rural Electric Association, Pierre
• Mike Held, South Dakota Farm Bureau, Huron• Dr. Mike Ropp, SDSU, Brookings
SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report
The result of extensive interviews with 19 different generation and transmission owners from August to November 2006.
The comments expressed in the report are those of the industry, not necessarily the SDEIA.
SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report
Overview of electric loads, current electric production & transmission system in SD
Opportunities & challenges seen by interviewees in:• siting new power production facilities• new transmission facilities in SD • finding customers for electric energy produced for
in-state use & export What can state government do to advance SD’s
electric power industry and in turn economic development?
SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report
Advantages:- Land for generating facility siting is available at
reasonable cost.- Water supplies for cooling and boiler makeup
purposes are available.- Air quality and the air shed at potential power
plant locations can accommodate new industrial facilities equipped with appropriate emissions controls.
SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report
Advantages:- The business and labor climate in South Dakota is
favorable.- Government policy is supportive, and the regulatory
climate is generally favorable.- SD has extensive geographic areas with excellent
wind resources - SD is located between coal deposits in neighboring
states and large customer population centers to the East and South.
SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report
Wind Power Challenges:- Small electric market in South Dakota, and the consequent
need to find export paths to customers in other states.- Inadequate transmission in South Dakota to support exporting.- Boundary (“seams”) issues between Midwest Independent
Transmission System Operator (MISO) and non-MISO market footprints.
- Competitive wind development momentum in nearby energy-consuming states.
- The apparent current lack of a willing buyer for the export quantities envisioned by the developers.
SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report
Coal Power Challenges: - Lack of competitive railroad service to haul coal
from coal-producing states to power plant sites in South Dakota.
Nuclear Power Challenges: - Lack of a national or state solution to long-term
high-level nuclear waste storage.
Summary of Findings South Dakota’s Situation is Different from that
of Other States with Energy Authorities The Need to Start with Customers An Excellent Platform for Production Resources Exporting Wind Power East: Time is Short The Goal is Bigger than Current Role of the
Authority Sharpening the Value Proposition
SDEIA – Interview Report Results: South Dakota government could advance the
production and transmission of electricity for in-state and export markets by:
1. Establishing South Dakota government as being actively interested in assisting energy development in the state.
2. Actively participating in the search for customers3. Considering and sponsoring innovative
combinations of generation sources and loads.
SDEIA – Interview Report Results
4. Actively addressing MISO seams issues.5. Sponsoring multi-state action on transmission
corridors.6. Ensuring competitive rail service.7. Reviewing and adjusting state tax structures.
The Full report is available at: www.sdeia.com
SDEIA Energy Study
The objective of the report is to present, as complete as possible, an assessment of the practicality and feasibility of electric generation from the major energy options - coal, nuclear, and wind power - as they would apply in South Dakota.
SDEIA Energy Study Busbar cost of power Environmental concerns/benefits (pre and post
construction) Siting requirements (land, cooling water, etc.) Transportation needs (during and after construction) Labor requirements and availability (construction and
operation) Transmission needs (size/type of grid connections) Waste disposal issues Approximate total construction time, including permitting,
site studies, and licensing – as may be appropriate Permitting/licensing issues
SDEIA Energy Study
Regulatory issues Fuel requirements/availability Types of technologies -current and advanced (those
approaching commercialization) Competition for this type of facility from other states Economic tradeoffs in the design, location, and
construction Safety and security considerations Economic benefits for the state (tax receipts, jobs,
material and supply purchases, etc.)
