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Serving Member Municipalities

Improving Municipal Electrics since 1950

Municipal Electric Is What We Do

Matching Local Resources to Local Needs

Serving

The South Dakota Municipal Electric Association serves member municipalities that provide electricity to approximately 100,000 South Dakotans.  SDMEA was formed in 1950. The SDMEA works with their members to improve municipal electrics in South Dakota through problem solving, research, and publications geared to the enhancement of the municipal electric departments.

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Benefits 

The SDMEA holds an annual Superintendent/Foreman conference each March, prepares educational materials and newsletters, and educates the public on the benefits of municipal electric services. We also provide mutual aid assistance, maintain communication with member electrical departments, and track all legislative and regulatory activities. This organization also directs and assists in legislative lobbying that impacts the general well-being of the South Dakota Municipal Electric Association members.

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Who We Are

About the Association

The South Dakota Municipal Electric Association is an association of the South Dakota Municipal League.  We are comprised of 35 member communities from South Dakota and are Governed by a five member elected board with three year terms.

1950

Year of Establishment

100k

South Dakotans Served

35

Municipal Electric Utilities

1

State

Partners

Working Together for the Betterment of our Communities

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Upcoming Events

  • Public Power Happy Hour & Legislative Reception
    Public Power Happy Hour & Legislative Reception
    Feb 04, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Fort Pierre, 312 Island Dr, Fort Pierre, SD 57532, USA
    Join us for an informal gathering to discuss all things Public Power in South Dakota. Sponsors: SDMEA, Heartland Energy, Missouri River Energy Services
  • Apr 07, 2026, 12:00 PM – Apr 08, 2026, 12:30 PM
    Flandreau, 607 S Veterans St, Flandreau, SD 57028, USA
    Wide range of presentations and discussions on Public Power topics Prime Rib dinner & Networking opportunities
  • SDMEA Annual Golf Event
    SDMEA Annual Golf Event
    Tue, Jun 02
    Jun 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Madison, 45152 233rd St, Madison, SD 57042, USA
    Enjoy a day of golf with colleagues and friends!
  • SDMEA Sporting Clays Event
    SDMEA Sporting Clays Event
    Fri, Aug 28
    Aug 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Humboldt, 45743 260th St, Humboldt, SD 57035, USA
    A fun sporting clays event supporting scholarships for students from SDMEA member communities to study power-related fields at Mitchell Technical Institute
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