Economic development working on wind and housing projects

Bryce Davis, economic development director for Wright County, came before the board of supervisors on Monday in reference to two projects that could impact the area. First, he updated them on a proposed solar/wind plant to be located in the county, which would be constructed by Juhl Energy out of Minnesota.

“There are a couple communities in Wright County that are pursuing this,” Bryce said. If the project is completed, it could provide income for the communities that backed it by selling the generated power. To move forward, however, a feasibility study has to be completed.

“What they look at is wind speed, solar radiation… they look at economic modeling, they look at wetland and endangered species, they look at a lot of different things that concern a lot of different organizations,” Davis said. The study will also analyze whether the plant will ultimately be profitable.

Read the full article in the June 30 edition of the Eagle.