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County receives more than $400,000 from wind nameplate and production tax; total distribution about $1.18 million
Summary
Codington County received a distribution from three wind projects (Crown Ridge, Crown Ridge 2, and Dakota Range 1 & 2). The county’s portion was reported at $412,004.54; the total distribution to all entities listed was approximately $1,178,004.42.
County finance staff informed commissioners that Codington County will receive a nameplate and production tax distribution from three wind energy projects: Crown Ridge Wind, Crown Ridge 2 Wind, and Dakota Range 1 and 2.
The county’s portion was reported as $412,004.54. Other recipients named in the packet included Germantown Township ($32,056.42), Cran(s)burg Township (amount listed in packet), Leola Township, Ravel Township, Waverly Township and local school districts including Watertown School and Waverly South Shore School, the latter listed at $539,222.22. The total distribution listed in the packet was $1,178,004.42.
County staff explained this is a nameplate tax distribution that is computed by the state and distributed regardless of actual generation (the tax does not fluctuate with wind conditions). The commission accepted the payment notice as information; no action was required.
