http://elpc.org/2009/06/30/south-dakota-program-for-small-wind-and-solar-projects-begins-critically-important-step Protecting the Midwest's Environment and Natural Heritage Mon, 07 May 2012 17:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://elpc.org/2009/06/30/south-dakota-program-for-small-wind-and-solar-projects-begins-critically-important-step/comment-page-1#comment-1477 Romy Klessen Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:17:59 +0000 http://elpc.org/?p=1535#comment-1477 I am "just" a concerned citizen with no expertise in this area, and only a limited understanding of the inter-relatedness of governmental bodies, regulatory agencies, and advocacy groups on this issue. Nonetheless, this seems to me a significant step forward in the direction of harnessing abundant, clean resources for South Dakota's energy needs -- and a much wider geographical area, potentially. I have wondered for some time why it seemed to the casual observer that "nothing was happening" in comparison with other states, and given our utterly obvious potential for generating wind-based power. Certainly there is information "out there" if one takes the initiative to "look it up," yet I still think sparse coverage in the media has contributed to our general "cluelessness." Those of us who live in the metro Sioux Falls area have a lot to learn from those "in the field" who would be the direct participants. I appreciate Matt McLarty's dynamic enthusiasm as an advocate in this area. I am “just” a concerned citizen with no expertise in this area, and only a limited understanding of the inter-relatedness of governmental bodies, regulatory agencies, and advocacy groups on this issue. Nonetheless, this seems to me a significant step forward in the direction of harnessing abundant, clean resources for South Dakota’s energy needs — and a much wider geographical area, potentially. I have wondered for some time why it seemed to the casual observer that “nothing was happening” in comparison with other states, and given our utterly obvious potential for generating wind-based power. Certainly there is information “out there” if one takes the initiative to “look it up,” yet I still think sparse coverage in the media has contributed to our general “cluelessness.” Those of us who live in the metro Sioux Falls area have a lot to learn from those “in the field” who would be the direct participants. I appreciate Matt McLarty’s dynamic enthusiasm as an advocate in this area.

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