South Dakota PUC Rules in Favor of Basin Electric in Wind Power Case

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) ruled unanimously to dismiss a claim against Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) and five distribution cooperatives brought by Prelude, a wind developer that was attempting to force the cooperatives to purchase power it plans to produce.  Prelude’s counsel attempted to argue that Basin Electric is not a cooperative under South Dakota law, but the PUC disagreed and stated that it did not have jurisdiction. To read more, please click here.

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