The Developer

National Wind, LLC, is the developer of the Goodhue Wind project. The goal for all our projects is to provide local ownership, local participation, and long-term local benefits. National Wind is responsible for all wind project development activities - beginning with a “green field” and moving through project development, construction, and eventual decommissioning.

National Wind is the leader in developing utility-scale (50 MW or more) community wind energy projects. The company forms powerful community wind energy partnerships with property owners, ensuring that the project’s economic benefits are generously shared with the community. National Wind and its partners have developed 12 wind energy projects and currently have more than 3,000 MW in development. National Wind projects are located in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Montana, and Texas and the company is exploring expansion opportunities in several other states. For more information please visit www.nationalwind.com.


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Fall 2011 Update

Fall 2011 Newsletter:

Read about project developments:  CEO letter, PUC update, Avian & Bat Protection Plan and Good Faith Effort. 

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Avian & Bat Protection Plan

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Bat Monitoring Report

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April 29th Update

An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued recommendations and findings of fact that are consistent with the Goodhue Wind site permit application to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.  The ALJ reviewed detailed testimony and a 3-day hearing before issuing her findings.

Read more and download the full report.

Webinar: Wind Turbine Syndrome: Myths and Facts

Windustry and the Great Lakes Regional Wind Energy Institute hosted a webinar with support from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on February 11, 2010 to dispel the myths behind Nina Pierpont’s Wind Turbine Syndrome using scientific research.

Learn more about the webinar here.