Health & Fitness
Wind Mandates, Mitigation and Money -
Falmouth's potential deal with the State's wind ballyhoo bailout 'baiting' has stark similarities to a grander scheme occurring in the heartland.
North Dakota officials grudgingly looked the other way as Minnesota regulators continued to approve more of what they viewed as inefficient renewable energy projects. Those projects increased the utility bills of Xcel’s 80,000 customers — from Fargo to Minot — by an estimated $5.7 million a year. The systemwide cost for ratepayers is about $92 million.
“These policies come with a cost, and the costs under the system of Xcel Energy are shared across the border systemwide in states like North Dakota and South Dakota,” said Fedorchak. “So over the years, we’ve effectively been paying for some of the policies being mandated by the state of Minnesota.” ~
http://watchdog.org/138706/border-battle-nd-refuses-pay-millions-mn-renewable-energy-bills/It’s time Local Policy Makers take notice. When it comes down to it, a sound business practice shouldn’t perpetuate a poor policy with $$$. Especially when a potential contract proposal enables the continued violation of the “Good Neighbor” test.
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