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Wind Energy

This article discusses the significant economic stimulus generated by wind energy projects in South Dakota, detailing the creation of direct and indirect jobs, revenue generation, and the revitalization of rural communities. With an investment of $8 billion for a 4000 MW wind energy fund, projects result in substantial employment opportunities across various sectors. It also explores the environmental benefits, highlighting minimal carbon emissions, water usage, and land preservation. The article provides insights into the challenges and perceptions surrounding wind energy development.

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Wind Energy

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  1. EO 210 – Power Plant, Wind, and Nuclear Energy Fundamentals Wind Energy

  2. 4000 mw = $8,000,000,000 • Circulation of this money = “Economic Stimulus” • Per 100 Towers: • Direct Jobs: linked to the project (general and sub contractors)-trucking, concrete, manufacturing, earth work, road construction, electricians, 12-14 permanent technicians. • Indirect Jobs: New businesses or increased established business-restaurants, grocery stores, motels, apartmants, gasoline, entertainment • Possibilities: • Job creation • Rural Revitalization • White, SD project has currently generated 500 new jobs Article 1- Wind Power Development

  3. South dakota currently ranks 4th

  4. Land Acquisition: On Site Tower: going rate is about $4000.00/MW • 1.5 MW Tower = $6000.00/year • “Fair Market Price” • Lease is good for the life of the turbine =usually 20-25 years. • Look at both charts on page 2. • 250 MW project would create 500 Direct and 500 indirect jobs for the surrounding communities. =$97 million during construction and $10.1 million annually after completion. • South Dakota Law HB1320 – Uniform Taxation Law • $3000/MW plus 2% of Gross Revenues = $600,000/year tax revenue per 100 MW. 20% directly to the county! Land owner revenues

  5. Pre-Agreement Lease • “Wind Rights” comparable to mineral rights. • Current going rate $2000.00/year • Land owner agrees not to discuss or create deals with other developers. • Can cause social animosity between communities, individuals or individuals and a community. • Look at the map from Lake Pickeral down to Clear Lake Land acquisition continued

  6. Key Players: • Transportation of LARGE EQUIPMENT: blades, nacelles, towers…. • Specialty Trailer – Load King – Mitchell =$180,000 • 3 trucks/tower, 2 pilot cars/truck • Back pilot car controls back end of trailer Industrial development

  7. Component Manufacturers; • GE • Clipper • Acciona • Siemens • LM Glasfiber – North Dakota • Molded Fiber Glass – Aberdeen employs 750 • Energy Maintenance Systems (EMS) – Howard • Employs 180 – refurbish and maintain turbines Industrial Development con’t

  8. No Carbon Dioxide, Mercury, Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxides, or radioactive wastes. • No Water use. • Minimal wildlife impact – bird/bat death • Aesthetics – Some like the looks of turbines… • Other perceptions: Ugly, Bird killers, Noise, and flicker. • Those who don’t cash in can create tremendous animosity among neighbors. Environmental effects

  9. Federal Renewable Energy Standard 15% by 2021 • South Dakota easily already meets this standard… • Why? • Hydroelectric dams • Wind Farms • Allows us to currently be an exporter to tothers who cannot----Minnesota Environmental effects con’t

  10. Small • Individual or business for personal usage. Goal – to make energy. • Medium • “Community Wind”- Several investors and several users. Goal – to make energy and some money. • Large • Corporate companies in the “Power” business. • Basin Electric, Florida power and Lights… Wind farm size

  11. Crane Transport Permit = $50,000 • Crane operation = $850/hour • Crane operator (certified) start @ $30/hr. • Blades: “root” about 2 ft., tip about 2 inches • Double tag lines • Techs: assembly-hydro-torque wrenches • Construction White Co Indiana • Bristol Port Turbine Construction • World’s Largest Turbine Turbine Construction – Direct Jobs

  12. Historical Cycle- Farm (sail style) windmills to today • Fastest Growing renewable energy source • USA has the greatest capacity to grow and will continue to do so…..why? • Texas- current leader…..why? • T Boone Pickens-who is he? Research info on him for tomorrow! • Net Metering = “Green Credits” Article # 2 – wind energy today and tomorrow. pages 1-3

  13. Rural Economics: • Land owner taxes • Towers taxed • Permits • Sales taxes- direct and indirect • Less Subsidies- cannot compare to other energy production systems because it is “new” • Free Fuel – but variable….no wind, too much wind Article # 2 Con’t

  14. Price Stability- Wind vs. Fossil Fuel….Sources? Cost Effective Production- South Dakota= on average 7 years to pay back initial investment Creates Jobs Social Advantages- Supports Agriculture, small footprint, local ownership, makes our country safer Local Ownership- Own shares. Similar to Ethanol Economics Continued

  15. Clean Water • Water is not needed in this energy conversion. • Clean Air • No “Carbon Gas emissions • No Mining • No toxins brought to the surface (tailings) • No Reclamation of land • Land Preservation • Ag land can still be farmed and/or grazed Environmental Advantages

  16. Aesthetics- two sides to this coin • Shadow Flicker- True argument • Setbacks • Noise- true argument • Setbacks • Biological – bird/bat death • Construction • Radar disadvantages

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