Wind power, costs and benefits were the topics of a forum at Dakotafest this week. Steve Wegman, executive director of the South Dakota Wind Energy Association says wind costs depend on the size of the project…
Wegman says the extra benefits of wind power have to be considered along with the higher costs…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/08/Steve-Wegman-817b.mp3|titles=Steve Wegman 817b]Jim Burg, President of South Dakota Wind Partners says the Wessington Spring One, wind project has provided benefits for local governments in their area…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/08/Jim-Burg-817a.mp3|titles=Jim Burg 817a]Scott Parsley of East River Electric and Mike Twedt of South Dakota State University also took part in the forum.
(courtesy WNAX Yankton)