www.sdwind.org Provide consumers with a cost-effective and stable alternative energy source Foster the development of South Dakota based businesses related to wind energy production Encourage the utilization of local applications for wind energy Help develop investment opportunities in wind energy for South Dakotans Attract wind energy manufacturing to the state that will produce good jobs in wind power installation, operations, and maintenance Encourage the linkage of wind energy to the capabilities in research and development technical job training, engineering and other fields in the South Dakota higher education system Provide a forum for people interested in wind energy to analyze ideas, discuss concerns, and determine other economic and environmental benifits associated