1. South Dakota Energy Infrastructure Authority (SDEIA) Legislative Energy Briefing Pierre, SD January 11, 2007

2. Bill Even State Energy Director Director Governor’s Office Economic Development - South Dakota’s 2010 Goal: Making South Dakota a Net Energy Exporter Ethanol Biodiesel Wind Serve as Interim Executive Director of the South Dakota Energy Infrastructure Authority (SDEIA)

3. SDEIA Presentation Overview  Brief summary of the legislative intent  SDEIA Board  SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report  SDEIA Energy Study

4. South Dakota Energy Infrastructure Authority (SDEIA)  Created by the South Dakota Legislature in the 2005 session  Codified at South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 1-16I

5. SDEIA Legislative Intent  Created to diversify and expand the state’s economy by developing in South Dakota the energy production facilities and the energy transmission facilities necessary to produce and transport energy to markets within the state and outside of the state

6. SDEIA Legislative Intent  The authority may provide for the financing, construction, development, maintenance, and operation of new or upgraded energy transmission facilities

7. SDEIA Legislative Intent  If the authority becomes the owner or partial owner of any transmission facility, the authority shall divest itself of ownership as soon as economically practical

8. SDEIA Legislative Intent  In order to finance energy transmission facilities authorized pursuant to the Act, the authority may issue up to one billion dollars in revenue bonds.  However, no bonds may be issued until approved by an act of the Legislature.

9. SDEIA Administration  The authority is governed by a five member board of directors. Board members are appointed by the Governor and serve staggered six year terms. Members may be reappointed.

10. SDEIA Administration  Current board members are: Mike Trykoski, Rushmore Professional Services, Rapid City (Chairman) Kyle White, Black Hills Corporation, Rapid City (Vice Chairman) Audry Ricketts, South Dakota Rural Electric Association, Pierre Mike Held, South Dakota Farm Bureau, Huron Dr. Mike Ropp, SDSU, Brookings

11. SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report  The result of extensive interviews with 19 different generation and transmission owners from August to November 2006.  The comments expressed in the report are those of the industry, not necessarily the SDEIA.

12. SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report  Overview of electric loads, current electric production & transmission system in SD  Opportunities & challenges seen by interviewees in: siting new power production facilities new transmission facilities in SD finding customers for electric energy produced for in-state use & export  What can state government do to advance SD’s electric power industry and in turn economic development?

13. SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report  Advantages: - Land for generating facility siting is available at reasonable cost. - Water supplies for cooling and boiler makeup purposes are available. - Air quality and the air shed at potential power plant locations can accommodate new industrial facilities equipped with appropriate emissions controls.

14. SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report  Advantages: - The business and labor climate in South Dakota is favorable. - Government policy is supportive, and the regulatory climate is generally favorable. - SD has extensive geographic areas with excellent wind resources - SD is located between coal deposits in neighboring states and large customer population centers to the East and South.

15. SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report  Wind Power Challenges: - Small electric market in South Dakota, and the consequent need to find export paths to customers in other states. - Inadequate transmission in South Dakota to support exporting. - Boundary (“seams”) issues between Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) and non-MISO market footprints. - Competitive wind development momentum in nearby energy-consuming states. - The apparent current lack of a willing buyer for the export quantities envisioned by the developers.

16. SDEIA Electric Industry Interviews Report  Coal Power Challenges:  - Lack of competitive railroad service to haul coal from coal-producing states to power plant sites in South Dakota.  Nuclear Power Challenges:  - Lack of a national or state solution to long-term high-level nuclear waste storage.

17. Summary of Findings  South Dakota’s Situation is Different from that of Other States with Energy Authorities  The Need to Start with Customers  An Excellent Platform for Production Resources  Exporting Wind Power East: Time is Short  The Goal is Bigger than Current Role of the Authority  Sharpening the Value Proposition

18. SDEIA – Interview Report Results:  South Dakota government could advance the production and transmission of electricity for in-state and export markets by: 1. Establishing South Dakota government as being actively interested in assisting energy development in the state. 2. Actively participating in the search for customers 3. Considering and sponsoring innovative combinations of generation sources and loads.

19. SDEIA – Interview Report Results 4. Actively addressing MISO seams issues. 5. Sponsoring multi-state action on transmission corridors. 6. Ensuring competitive rail service. 7. Reviewing and adjusting state tax structures. The Full report is available at: www.sdeia.com

20. SDEIA Energy Study The objective of the report is to present, as complete as possible, an assessment of the practicality and feasibility of electric generation from the major energy options - coal, nuclear, and wind power - as they would apply in South Dakota.

21. SDEIA Energy Study  Busbar cost of power  Environmental concerns/benefits (pre and post construction)  Siting requirements (land, cooling water, etc.)  Transportation needs (during and after construction)  Labor requirements and availability (construction and operation)  Transmission needs (size/type of grid connections)  Waste disposal issues  Approximate total construction time, including permitting, site studies, and licensing – as may be appropriate  Permitting/licensing issues

22. SDEIA Energy Study  Regulatory issues  Fuel requirements/availability  Types of technologies -current and advanced (those approaching commercialization)  Competition for this type of facility from other states  Economic tradeoffs in the design, location, and construction  Safety and security considerations  Economic benefits for the state (tax receipts, jobs, material and supply purchases, etc.)

23. Thank You ! Bill Even 605-773-3301 www.sdreadytowork.com bill.even@state.sd.us