South Dakota PUC News Updates

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has released its 2024 news updates, detailing actions taken on rate increase requests for NorthWestern Energy and MDU. The commission also highlighted National Lineman Appreciation Day and announced an upcoming education session on large electric loads.

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The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has published its 2024 news releases, summarizing key regulatory actions and public interest announcements. Notable actions include the reduction of rate increase requests for NorthWestern Energy's electric and natural gas customers, and for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.'s electric and natural gas customers. The PUC also issued a notice encouraging the public to thank linemen and announced an educational session on large electric loads.

These updates serve as informational notices for regulated entities and consumers within South Dakota. While these specific news items do not impose new compliance obligations or deadlines, they reflect the PUC's ongoing oversight of utility rates and operations. Companies involved in these rate cases, such as NorthWestern Energy and MDU, should be aware of the commission's decisions regarding rate adjustments. The educational session on large electric loads may be of interest to entities with significant energy consumption.

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Jan. 8, 2024 - South Dakota PUC reduces NorthWestern Energy electric rate increase request

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a rate increase for NorthWestern Energy’s electric customers in South Dakota at the commission’s regularly scheduled meeting in Pierre today, Jan. 9, 2024... (read more)

April 11, 2024 - PUC encourages South Dakotans to thank a lineman on April 18

In commemoration of National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission asks South Dakotans to thank the men and women whose work helps ensure safe and reliable delivery of electricity year-round... (read more)

Aug. 13, 2024 - PUC reduces requested increases in electric and natural gas rates for MDU

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission significantly reduced rate increases for both South Dakota electric and natural gas customers served by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. at their regular meeting in Pierre today, Aug. 13, 2024.... (read more)

Nov. 14, 2024 - PUC to host large electric load education session

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will host a large electric load education session beginning at 9 a.m. CST on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Room 414 of the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre... (read more)

Dec. 17, 2024 - PUC reduces NorthWestern Energy natural gas rate increase request

he South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a reduced rate increase for NorthWestern Energy’s natural gas customers in South Dakota at the commission’s regularly scheduled meeting in Pierre today, Dec. 17, 2024... ( read more )

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