Wind Farm Developer Challenging Denial of Permits

The company proposing to develop a controversial wind farm in Burleigh County is appealing a decision denying it permits for the project. Pure New Energy USA has filed an appeal with the South Central Judicial District Court challenging the Burleigh County Commission's recent decision to deny 30 special use permits. The Bismarck Tribune says the company argues it has "met any and all requirements for issuance" of the permits for the Burleigh-Emmons Wind Farm.The county commission last month voted 4-1 to deny the permits in Morton Township as recommended by the county planning and zoning board.