Two SD Data Center Laws Passed

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden recently signed two significant data center-related bills into law, addressing growing concerns about these facilities in the "Rushmore State." One of the new legislative measures is designed to safeguard residents from potential increases in utility costs or power shortages that could be attributed to data center operations. A representative for an unnamed South Dakota power company stated that this new law aligns with an existing initiative their company implemented approximately a year ago. This program specifically isolates data centers to ensure their impact does not adversely affect other utility customers. The second law grants additional authority to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission to regulate aspects of data center development.