South DakotaMarch 15, 2008: Dakota Refinery is Supposed to be 'Green,' but is it?Posted March 15th, 2008 by elenaHyperion Resources says that its oil refinery will be green-friendly in South Dakota, but others beg to differ. Associated Press March 12, 2008: SD Approves New Oil PipelinePosted March 12th, 2008 by elenaThe South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has approved the controversial TransCanada Keystone Pipeline. Minnesota Public Radio March 11, 2008: Biodiesel Tax Break ApprovedPosted March 11th, 2008 by elenaA new South Dakota law grants a tax break for biodiesel. Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. - Gov. Mike Rounds has signed legislation to provide a tax break for motorists who buy biodiesel fuel. ...read more » Feb. 26, 2008: Rounds: Bush on Board with EthanolPosted February 26th, 2008 by elenaSouth Dakota Governor Mike Rounds went to Washington, D.C., for the annual National Governors Association meeting. While there, he joined other governors in attempt to lobby President Bush to further develop home-grown energy. Argus Leader Feb. 21, 2008: ND Regulators Approve Route for Keystone Oil PipelinePosted February 21st, 2008 by elenaTo the dismay of clean energy groups, the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline received a route permit. Associated Press Bismarck, N.D. (AP) State regulators have agreed to allow construction of a new oil pipeline in eastern North Dakota. ...read more » Feb. 14, 2008: Basin Electric Favors S.D. for PlantPosted February 14th, 2008 by elenaBasin Electric Power has taken another step in its coal plant project. It selected Selby, S.D., for the site. The selection does not mean that the project will go through. Associated Press Feb. 12, 2008: S.D. Bill Allows Strict Controls on RefineryPosted February 12th, 2008 by elenaPollution controls for oil refineries cleared a South Dakota Senate committee. Sioux City Journal Feb. 6, 2008: Panel Approves Governor's Plan to Boost Wind EnergyPosted February 6th, 2008 by elenaA South Dakota House committee passed a measure, suggested by Governor Rounds, that would grant tax incentives to construct wind towers. Associated Press  |
