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

Crosswind Energy Project - utility-scale wind 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…)