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The South Dakota Legislature is responding favorably to the Public Utilities Commission's Small Renewable Energy Initiative. Perfect timing for a series of renewable energy discussions taking place this weekend here in East River. Dakota Rural Action, Plains Justice, and the Center for Rural Affairs are hosting three public fora on how South Dakota can increase local ownership of renewable energy.
Note: these programs aren't just some eco-green singalong about saving the planet. As more communities (and our PUC) are realizing, renewable energy is about the green we all agree is good: money for local economies. As scheduled speaker Duane Ninneman says, "University studies have shown that local ownership of wind energy provides several times the economic benefits to local communities that outside corporate ownership does."
Want to learn more about how your community can take more control of its energy and economic future? Pick a program and come participate!
- Brookings: Friday, January 22, 6 p.m. Rotunda A on the SDSU campus. Speakers:
- Duane Ninneman, Sage Research and Consulting
- Paul Blackburn, Plains Justice
- Pat Spears, Intertribal Council on Utility Policy
- Duane Ninneman, Sage Research and Consulting
- Sioux Falls: Saturday, January 23, 1 p.m., Oak View Library, 3700 E. 3rd Street. Speakers:
- Robert Byrnes, Nebraska Renewable Energy Systems
- Paul Blackburn, Plains Justice
- Robert Byrnes, Nebraska Renewable Energy Systems
- Yankton: Saturday, January 23, 6 p.m., G.A.R. Hall Art Gallery, 508 Douglas.
Speakers:- Robert Byrnes, Nebraska Renewable Energy Systems
- Paul Blackburn, Plains Justice
- Robert Byrnes, Nebraska Renewable Energy Systems
"Opponents said the loss of tax revenue would hurt schools and local governments."
ReplyDeleteThat was from the KELO report Cory linked. So Cory, I thought you were against tax cuts. Why are you supporting this?
1. I'm not against tax cuts. I'm for good policy.
ReplyDelete2. Supporting small-scale independent renewable energy production is good policy.
3. Dusty Johnson agrees with me.
4. I thought Republicans were all for tax cuts. Russ Olson voted against this tax cut. What gives?
"I thought Republicans were all for tax cuts."
ReplyDeleteNo Cory, they only say they are to get votes from conservatives. They are for lining the pockets of special interest plutocrats, just like you. And that is "good policy"?
My property taxes are going up yet again (isn't that ex facto?). So why should others get property tax cuts that benefit special interests such as a yacht manufacturer from San Diego?
And why are you asking me about Russ Olson's votes. I thought you insisted that he is all yours, since he is representing your district?