Where Rapid City candidates stand on energy and utilities
6 sourced statements in 2 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
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U.S. Senate
- Mike Rounds (Republican, incumbent)
Energy: He supports an all-of-the-above approach to energy production and expanded use of domestic natural resources to lower energy costs and create jobs. (Rounds for Senate)
- Brian L Bengs (Independent)
Data centers: He supports giving local communities a clear, workable opportunity to say no to AI data-center development. (Brian Bengs for U.S. Senate)
Public Utilities Commissioner
- Don Haggar (Republican)
Consumer rates: He says he will focus on reliable power and protecting South Dakota consumers from unwarranted rate increases. (Don Haggar for PUC)
- Frank Kloucek (Democratic)
Utility rates: Kloucek says he would scrutinize utility rate proposals and oppose unjustified increases, emphasizing affordable and predictable rates for households and businesses. (Kloucek for PUC)
Data centers: He says he would oppose data-center development that raises South Dakotans’ bills or strains energy and water resources, and calls for transparency, local input, and clarity about who pays for infrastructure. (Kloucek for PUC)
Property rights: Kloucek says he would oppose pipeline projects that threaten landowners’ property rights or local control. (Kloucek for PUC)