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VIEWPOINT | Reliable energy is in jeopardy

Guest column by Steve Barnett & Jim Matheson

Mar 10, 2024
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South Dakota’s families and businesses rightfully expect their lights to stay on at a price they can afford. Our national energy policies should support our cooperative mission, which is to provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity to our member-owners.

Unfortunately, our country is now confronted with a harsh reality — we are quickly approaching a point where there won’t be enough electricity to go around.

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