ELPC’s Howard Learner Says Stimulus Will Help Wind Power Development, Rural Economies
Thursday, February 26, 2009
In an article in South Dakota’s Argus Leader, ELPC President Howard Learner said that funding and tax incentives from the economic stimulus will help the wind industry continue to grow and create clean energy jobs. Like almost every industry, growth in wind power has slowed during the current economic crisis.
“Wind makes sense in rural areas, where stimulus is needed the most – South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa,” said Learner. “This is about job creation – good, new clean jobs. And that’s why wind is going to continue to be robust. It just makes good sense, good policy sense.”
ELPC has worked for years to help South Dakota take advantage of its opportunities for wind energy. Our organization played a crucial role in the formation of the South Dakota Wind Energy Association.
Read the full article here.
Tags: Developing Clean Energy, South Dakota, wind power
February 26th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
I am interested in the posibility of puting wind power on my 20 acre farm in McMinnville, Oregon. Do you know where I would go to get information and cost projections for such a project out here? Please advise at your earliest convenience. Maris
March 7th, 2009 at 4:24 am
I have the same question as Maris Crimmins. I’m in Indiana.
Ronnie