NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (NYSE:NWE) announced it has reached a stipulated settlement agreement with the South Dakota Public Utility Commission staff concerning NorthWestern’s pending electric rate case and has completed its previously announced acquisition of the 80-megawatt Beethoven wind project located near Tripp, S.D., from BayWa r.e. Wind LLC for $143 million. The settlement … Continue reading NorthWestern Energy reaches settlement agreement in South Dakota rate case and completes purchase of Beethoven wind power project
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Wind power’s enormous potential in South Dakota
South Dakota has enormous potential for wind energy development. In 2013, 26 percent of all electricity produced here came from wind — only Iowa produces a larger share of electricity from wind. Wind has practical benefits for the state. In 2014, estimates show wind paid out $2.4 million in lease payments to landowners. The Argus … Continue reading Wind power’s enormous potential in South Dakota
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BayWa sells its largest wind farm to date in the USA
BayWa r.e. GmbH has sold its largest wind farm project in the USA to date, to the American investor NorthWestern Energy (NWE) for US$ 143 million (around EUR 130 million). The plant, located in South Dakota (USA), has a capacity of roughly 80 megawatts (MW) and was delivered within nine months, by May of 2015. … Continue reading BayWa sells its largest wind farm to date in the USA
Continue readingWind energy in South Dakota: New wind farm with 55 wind turbines
A New York-based company that specializes in large-scale renewable energy projects says it’s building a 55-turbine wind farm in north central South Dakota. Consolidated Edison Development says it has already begun working on its new farm in Pollock. Officials say they the farm is located on property owned by a group of local farmers. … Continue reading Wind energy in South Dakota: New wind farm with 55 wind turbines
Continue readingBayWa r.e.’s 80 MW Beethoven Wind Power Project began Operation
BayWa r.e. announced today that its Beethoven Wind Project in South Dakota achieved full commercial operation on May 28, 2015. BayWa r.e. bought the project from a local developer in August 2014, finalized development and began significant additional construction in September. The power is sold under a twenty year contract to NorthWestern Energy and GE … Continue reading BayWa r.e.’s 80 MW Beethoven Wind Power Project began Operation
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Wind energy brings many benefits to community
Dakota Wind Power is attempting to create a new value added industry in Southeast South Dakota. History tells us that every project has its detractors. Imagine what life would be like today if leaders had not pushed for electricity, telephone or water. Going back in time, electricity came to this part of the state in … Continue reading Wind energy brings many benefits to community
Continue readingBayWa r.e. acquires 80 MW wind power project and secures GE wind turbines
BayWa r.e. announced today that through its wholly owned BayWa r.e. Wind, LLC it acquired all rights to the 80MW B&H project and secured 43 GE 1.85-87 wind turbines. The project, located in Charles Mix, Bon Homme, and Hutchinson Counties, South Dakota, will sell energy to NorthWestern Energy. Construction commenced in 2013 and BayWa r.e. … Continue reading BayWa r.e. acquires 80 MW wind power project and secures GE wind turbines
Continue readingWind energy right decision
South Dakota should discuss its energy resources (J.L. Fisher, July 19), but it must do so on facts, not misinformed opinion. The fact is, wind power is a cheap, clean and reliable source of electricity that South Dakota should continue to invest in. Wind energy creates jobs, boosts the local economy and keeps our air … Continue reading Wind energy right decision
Continue readingRedWind Consulting Secures Power Purchase Agreement With Basin Electric Power Cooperative
RedWind Consulting, a renewable energy consulting firm, has successfully procured a Power Purchase Agreement between its client, Campbell County Wind Farm, LLC (CCWF), and Basin Electric Power Cooperative. Under the terms of this arrangement, CCWF will supply Basin Electric with 99MWs of renewable wind energy located in South Dakota.
Continue readingSouth Dakota Wind Energy Association names engineer Paul Bachman of Harrisburg as new director
An association that promotes the development of wind energy in South Dakota has named a new executive director. Paul Bachman of Harrisburg took over as executive director of the South Dakota Wind Energy Association last week. He is the former department head and manager of the Sioux Falls office of DGR Engineering. Bachman currently serves … Continue reading South Dakota Wind Energy Association names engineer Paul Bachman of Harrisburg as new director
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Basin Electric signs contract for wind energy
Basin Electric has signed a power purchase agreement with a new wind farm to be developed in South Dakota. The project is co-owned by Fagen Inc. of Granite Falls, Minn., and the principals of Dakota Plains Energy in Aberdeen, S.D. It’s scheduled to go online by the end of 2015. Dakota Plains Energy President Rob … Continue reading Basin Electric signs contract for wind energy
Continue reading600 investors in South Dakota
In this episode of Local Energy Rules, ILSR’s Director of Democratic Energy, John Farrell, speaks to Brian Minish, CEO of South Dakota Wind Partners, about a community wind project that attracted over 600 local investors. The project was the brainchild of four state organizations rooted in rural South Dakota
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Developer plans 1 GW wind farm in South Dakota
South Dakota-based developer Dakota Plains Energy wants to team up with local landowners in Lincoln County to build a community wind farm between 500 MW and 1 GW. The ambitious developer cites two main catalysts for the project: South Dakota’s strong-but-underutilized wind regime and a nearby transmission project. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, … Continue reading Developer plans 1 GW wind farm in South Dakota
Continue readingSioux Tribes Pursuing Giant Wind Energy Project
Earlier today, former President Bill Clinton and leaders from six Sioux Indian Tribes announced a new wind power initiative that will harness South Dakota’s greatest natural resource and spur long-term development in the economically depressed region. The initiative, which is receiving critical legal and public policy counsel from Arent Fox LLP, was announced as a … Continue reading Sioux Tribes Pursuing Giant Wind Energy Project
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South Dakota legislation provides economic development opportunities
With a comprehensive economic development package signed into law March 25, the South Dakota legislature sent a strong message to the wind energy industry that it values wind development, according to a news release from the South Dakota Wind Energy Association (SDWEA). The new legislation, the group said, “combines an enhanced business environment with South … Continue reading South Dakota legislation provides economic development opportunities
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Wind energy is a good deal for South Dakota
In South Dakota, you can depend on the wind. South Dakota wind power already generates significant amounts of energy; and at rates enviable to other regions. Moreover, much of that wind power is used right here in South Dakota. What wind power we don’t use in South Dakota is exported to other states just as … Continue reading Wind energy is a good deal for South Dakota
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Obstacles remain for wind energy projects in South Dakota
A one-year extension of a federal wind energy tax credit could provide a jolt for the wind industry, but developers say other obstacles remain in South Dakota. The wind energy industry had been stalled because of uncertainty over whether the tax break would be extended. The extension was included in legislation to avert the so-called … Continue reading Obstacles remain for wind energy projects in South Dakota
Continue readingAWEA Responds to Bingaman, Brownback Renewable Electricity Standard Bill
The RES is the single most important thing we can do to grow jobs here in the United States and keep 85,000 American wind power workers on the job.
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