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Publications and Resources
Community Wind Financing Handbook
ELPC’s second version of the Community Wind Financing Handbook is now available. This guide reflects new financing opportunities available from federal energy and economic stimulus legislation, the new Farm Bill, and state incentives. (more…)
Wind Power Development in South Dakota
Wind power is the fastest growing source of electricity generation in the United States. In this report, ELPC summarizes South Dakota’s embryonic wind industry, the many benefits of the industry, and offers policy solutions to expand wind development and maximize the benefits for all South Dakotans. (more…)
Success Stories
NEW: Crosswind Energy Project
Ruthven, Iowa
Utility-Scale Community Wind
2007
With the help of REAP, a group of rural Iowa entrepreneurs joined together to develop a locally-owned wind farm that produces clean power, energy independence and economic development. (more…)

