WIND ENERGY PROPONENTS ARE HOPING FOR QUICK ACTION ON EXTENSION OF THE PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT.  IT'S SET TO EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE YEAR. ISOUTH DAKOTA WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RON REBENITSCH SAYS THE RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDIT IS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN THE STATE'S WIND ENERGY MOMENTUM. REBENITSCH SAYS THE UNCERTAINTY OVER THE CREIDT IS BRINGING DEVELOPMENT TO A HALT.



HE SAYS WIND PROJECTS ARE BEING CANCELLED BECAUSE OF THE UNCERTAINTY. THERE IS A BILL PENDING IN THE U-S HOUSE TO EXTEND THE CREDIT.



HE HOPES THE MEASURE WILL GET SOME ACTION BEFORE THE SUMMER SESSION ENDS.  REBENITSCH BELIEVES IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO WIN PASSAGE DURING THE LAME DUCK SESSION AFTER THE NOVEMBER ELECTION.