Natural Resources
Nicknamed the �Saudi Arabia of Wind,� North Dakota has an outstanding wind resource � providing more available wind for development than any other state.
Click here for a map of�Wind Resources and Monitoring Stations
Since 2002, three wind development projects were announced in the state � one 40 MW wind farm and two 20 MW wind farms.
North Dakota offers the following state tax incentives for wind energy:
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Income tax credit of three percent for five years, |
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Property tax exemption for five years, |
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Sales tax exemption through January 2011 for 100kW turbines and larger, and |
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Property tax reduction of three percent of the assessed value, rather than 10 percent). | DMI, the fourth largest producer of wind towers in North America, is located in North Dakota.� In addition, LM Glassfiber is also located in North Dakota.� This Danish company is the market�s leading supplier of wind turbine blades and the preferred global business partner for wind turbine manufacturers and end-users.
For additional information about North Dakota�s natural resources or to have one of our business development consultants answer specific questions regarding your project, contact us at 1-866-4dakota or 701-328-5300.
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