News ClipAgweek·Brandon, Minnehaha County, SD
How much electricity will a data center use?
Hyperscale data centers are raising concerns in the upper Midwest due to their high electricity and water consumption, particularly among rural residents. The South Dakota Legislature recently rejected a bill requiring additional permits for data centers near neighboring cities, following local opposition regarding the Gemini Data Center near Brandon. Sioux Valley Energy is implementing special rates and processes to ensure data centers pay their fair share for energy infrastructure.
3/18/2026
