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New Judith Gap wind farm causing headaches on the grid

The clean, green power from the Judith Gap Wind Farm that debuted last fall has been more intermittent than anticipated.

And that is causing problems for NorthWestern Energy, the utility that must balance supply and demand on its transmission lines.

"It’s more variable initially than we anticipated. But remember the facility has just gone through startup and there is a shake-down period," said David Gates, vice president of wholesale operations.

By JAN FALSTAD
Of The Gazette Staff

Full Story: http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2006/05/21/news/business/25-wind.txt

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