Minnesota–North Dakota–South Dakota Network Webinar Series

Part 1: Current Legislative Efforts to Promote Wind Energy Development in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

This webinar was recorded on April 21, 2009.

Minnesota–North Dakota–South Dakota Network Webinar Series

Part 2: Wind Energy Facility Permitting and Siting

This webinar was recorded on June 26, 2009.

Minnesota–North Dakota–South Dakota Network Webinar Series

• What permits are necessary?
• Who issues permits for wind energy projects?
• How are wind energy projects sited?
• What is the process to get a permit?

Bismarck, ND - The International Climate Stewardship Solutions Conference seeks to present real world overseas examples of economic development combined with climate stewardship.

ST. PAUL, MN, April 16, 2009 — The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MN PUC) has granted the CapX2020 utilities a Certificate of Need to construct three 345-kilovolt electric transmission lines in Minnesota. The three lines will run from Fargo, SD to Monticello, MN; from Hampton, MN  through Rochester, MN to La Crosse, WI; and from Brookings, SD to Hampton, MN.

On November 29th – 30th, the meeting Wind Energy and Transmission: The South Dakota Landscapewill be held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The meeting will focus on wind and transmission issues relevant to South Dakota, including the following topics:

http://www.undeerc.org/

http://www.nd.gov/dcs/energy/