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Pandemic Not Slowing Wind Power Development

Pandemic Not Slowing Wind Power Development

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More wind power farms could be sprouting up across South Dakota despite the pandemic.

Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson says they continue to see wind farm applications…https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/chris-nelson-727a

Nelson says power demand has changed as businesses closed and people work from home….

Nelson says it will take a while to see if that demand change is permanent….

Some energy experts have warned that a drop in electricity demand could lead to higher rates.

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