Commission Hearing Concludes for Proposed Homestead Wind Project in Williams County, ND

The North Dakota Public Service Commission held a public hearing on September 29 regarding the proposed Homestead Wind Project in Williams County, North Dakota. The project involves building and operating up to 67 wind turbines across 25,000 acres, with an estimated cost of $750 million and a potential capacity of up to 256.5 megawatts. The Commission heard testimony from 20 witnesses regarding the project's potential impacts on the environment and surrounding communities. The Commission has since set an October 30 deadline for late exhibits and proposed findings, with a final decision expected after that date.

Apex Clean Energy is seeking review and approval from the Commission for its projects, including this wind farm. The Commission is tasked with evaluating the project based on three criteria: its effects on the environment and people, its compatibility with resource usage, and its system reliability in meeting energy needs. A successful outcome would allow the project to move toward construction and operation.