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MDU Resources Group, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU), has received an Advanced Determination of Prudence (ADP) and a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from the North Dakota Public Service Commission (NDPSC) for MDU’s planned acquisition of a 49% ownership interest in the Badger Wind Farm.
The Badger Wind project, currently under construction near Wishek, North Dakota, is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. MDU’s 122.5 MW stake in the 250 MW project represents an estimated investment of approximately $294 million.
“Securing the ADP approval and CPCN from the NDPSC is a pivotal milestone in bringing cost-effective energy to our customers,” said Nicole Kivisto, president and CEO of MDU Resources. “It validates our strategic investment in the Badger Wind Farm not only from a regulatory standpoint, but also in terms of long-term value.”
