1. Tell us about your organization.
SJI Renewable Energy Ventures and its affiliates specialize in the ownership, development, construction, and operation of diverse renewable energy projects. These projects include the development of solar, fuel cell, and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities sourced from a variety of feedstocks, including dairy manure, landfill gas, and organic food waste.
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2. What types of renewable energy does your organization focus on?
We develop solar and fuel cell projects; however, in the SD region, we are focused on developing Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities leveraging the world-class agricultural industry.
3. What inspired your organization to get involved in renewable energy?
Since 1910, SJI has remained committed to providing safe, reliable, affordable energy; ensuring the safety of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve; and stewarding the environment. SJI made a commitment to develop an industry-leading portfolio of RNG projects to improve energy security and reduce emissions, leveraging the natural gas infrastructure within our communities.
4. What motivated you to become a member of SD Renewables?
SJI is delighted to be a new member of SD Renewables to further develop relationships with regional stakeholders.
5. What developments in South Dakota’s renewable energy future are you most excited about?
We are excited about the opportunity to help develop South Dakota's agricultural-energy industry. South Dakota has a world-class agricultural industry that has continued to innovate. Natural gas continues to be an important part of the energy mix for South Dakota, including sectors that are hard to abate. We are particularly excited to bring the best of SD agriculture and the best of RNG technology together to produce a sustainable energy solution based on the same natural gas molecule.
6. Can you share a recent project, partnership, or initiative that you’re particularly proud of?
SJI continues to develop an initial portfolio of RNG projects across South Dakota that will deliver sufficient gas to fuel the equivalent of 20,000 homes.
