What is being done to address transmission and unlock North Dakotas vast wind resource?
A. There are a number of transmission studies in progress, state transmission authorities are being formed, and tariff reforms and other activities related to solving our transmission problems are underway. Wind and coal interests are working together on potential future joint projects. All of this makes me optimistic about the long-range forecast for wind energy in North Dakota. The quality of the wind resource in the Dakotas is too good to ignore, and some day it will be an important part of our nation’s energy mix.
