By Jolene Farley
An innovative investment alternative, wind energy, will be the topic of an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Countryside Inn, Adrian.
Officials hope to answer questions about the industry so investors and landowners can make informed decisions if the opportunity arrives to delve into wind energy production, according to Regional Extension Educator Fraser Norton.
"It’s a resource we have here that should be tapped," Norton said. "Obviously, there’s a lot of politics involved."
Discussion will address alternatives of leasing land or building a wind project privately, project shares, wind rights and costs and financing of projects.
Speakers include the Rural Minnesota Energy Task Force Chairman and Nobles County Commissioner David Benson, Minwind I President Mark Willers, Minwind II President Tom Arends, Woodstock Wind Farms President Dan Juhl and Lisa Daniels a representative from the wind energy lobby group, Windustry.
Officials hope those attending the meeting will walk away better educated about the politics and the ins and outs of the wind energy industry.
For more information contact Fraser Norton at the Rock County Extension Office at 283-8685, Ext. 4.