The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is attempting to write rules dealing with stray voltage issues, especially on dairy farms. There have been studies that show induced voltages can have an impact on dairy cows and their production. The commission held a hearing Monday to try to define further how the process would work. Pam Bonrud, director of governmental affairs for Northwestern Energy, says there needs to be a better definition of significant impacts…
Nelson says they want to hear from those affected…
Nelson says they anticipate having some final rules for consideration in late April…
The legislature last year set up a remediation process for dairy producers in disputes with power companies, and asked the Commission to come up with the rules.