DUEL COUNTY, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Invenergy’s South Deuel Wind Project is poised to significantly impact the region’s clean energy production and economic growth by applying to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (SD PUC) to build additional wind towers.
The South Deuel Wind Energy Center, developed by Invenergy, will harness the superior wind resources in Deuel County, South Dakota. With a nameplate capacity of up to 260 MW (delivering 250 MW to the point of interconnection), this project will power homes and businesses while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The total investment in Deuel County for this project exceeds $621 million.
The SD PUC issued a public notice regarding Invenergy’s application. Individuals directly interested in the project have until August 27 to apply for “intervenor” status. This status allows them to participate in hearings, file motions, request facts or documents, and engage in other aspects of the permitting process. The new application states that Invenergy will not use eminent domain, a legal procedure to obtain land from unwilling landowners.
According to the application submitted to the SD PUC, the project will create 559 new jobs in Deuel County and 1,617 jobs across South Dakota during construction. Long-term operations will sustain 15.9 local jobs in Deuel County and 27.5 jobs statewide.