Wind Energy & Transmission: The South Dakota Landscape

Presentations
November 29 - 30, 2007
Sioux Falls, SD

The following presentations were given at the conference:

Opening Remarks

• Lt. Governor Dennis Daugaard,
  State of South Dakota

Transmission and Operational Needs to Support South Dakota's Wind

• Charlie Smith,
  NWCC Transmission Workgroup and Executive Director, Utility Wind Integration Group

20% Wind Energy: South Dakota's Role

20% Wind Energy

• Steve Lindenberg,
  Acting Program Manager, Wind and Hydropower Technologies, U.S. Department of Energy

Wind Integration Opportunities: Eastern Wind Integration and Transmission Study

• Dave Corbus,
  Senior Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Transmission Development & How South Dakota Fits Into the Picture

• Dale Osborn,
  Transmission Technical Director, Midwest ISO
• Terry Grove,
  Co-leader, CapX 2020
• Bob Gough,
  Secretary, Intertribal Council on Utility Policy

South Dakota Contributions to 20% Wind

• Hunter Roberts,
  Assistant Energy Director, South Dakota Energy Infrastructure Authority
• Tom Feiler,
  Regional Development Manager, Clipper Windpower

Transmission Challenges and Opportunities

• Randall Oye,
  Transmission Access Analyst, Xcel Energy
• Clair Moeller,
  Vice President, Transmission Asset Management, Midwest ISO
• Ed Weber,
  Manager, Transmission System Planning, Western Area Power Administration
• Craig Poorker,
  Senior Field Representative, Great River Energy and Routing Lead, Brookings Line

Load Serving Entities' Perspective

• Mike McDowell,
  General Manager, Heartland Consumers Power District
• Mike Hanson,
  President, NorthWestern Energy
• Jim Wilcox,
  Government & Community Relations Manager, Xcel Energy

Control Area Operators' Perspective

Within MISO

• Mike McMullen,
  Director West Regional Operations, Midwest ISO
• Ward Uggerud,
  Chief Operating Officer Energy Supply, Otter Tail Power Company
• Will Kaul,
  VP, Transmission, Great River Energy and Chairman, CapX 2020

MISO Seams

• Robert Riehl,
  Power Marketing Manager, Western Area Power Administration
• Ray Wahle,
  Director, Power Supply and Operations, Missouri River Energy Services
• Naomi Czachura,
  VP Rates and Regulatory Strategy, MidAmerican Energy Company
• Jeff Nelson,
  General Manager, East River Electric Power Cooperative

Regulators' Perspective

• Gary Hanson,
  Commissioner, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
• Susan Wefald,
  Commissioner, North Dakota Public Service Commission
• Phyllis Reha,
  Commissioner, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
• Mark Meyer,
  Commissioner, Wisconsin Public Service Commission

Keynote Address

• Senator John Thune,
  U.S. Senate