South Dakota § 49-34A-104 - Evaluation of use as reasonable and cost effective.
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§ 49-34A-104. Evaluation of use as reasonable and cost effective.
Before using new renewable, recycled, and conserved energy after July 1, 2008, to meet the objective, the retail provider or the provider's generation supplier shall make an evaluation to determine if the use of new renewable, recycled, and conserved energy is reasonable and cost effective considering other electricity alternatives. After making such an evaluation and considering the state renewable, recycled, and conserved energy objective, the retail provider or the provider's generation supplier may use the electricity alternative that best meets the provider's resource or customer needs.
Source: SL 2008, ch 244, § 4; SL 2009, ch 241, § 4.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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