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Pennington County forms utility-scale energy task force to study wind, solar projects and local impacts
Summary
Commissioners appointed a seven-member task force on March 4 to study utility-scale alternative energy systems and recommend county policy, with expanded membership added in a substitute motion; the board also named Commissioner Jerry Durr chair.
The Pennington County Board of Commissioners on March 4 created a Utility-Scale Alternative Energy Systems Task Force to study large wind, solar and similar energy proposals, appointing a mix of local producers, industry, indigenous and at-large representatives and establishing county staff as technical advisors.
Appointments and structure: The board initially voted on a seven-member slate recommended by planning staff. During discussion commissioners offered additions; the final roster approved by substitute motion included ag…
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