STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Ruso Wind Partners, LLCRuso Wind Project -Ward and McLean CountiesSiting Application

Ruso Wind Partners, LLC230 kV Transmission Line - McHenry and Ward CntysSiting Application

Case No. PU-19-28

Case No. PU-19-29

NOTICE OF FILINGS AND NOTICE OF CONSOLIDATED HEARING

March 27, 2019

A consolidated Public Hearing on the applications in Case No. PU-19-28 andCase No. PU-19-29 is scheduled for June 17, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. CDT, at the Sleep Inn& Suites, 2400 10^^^ Street SW, Minot, NO 58701.

On January 21, 2019, in Case No. PU-19-28, Ruso Wind Partners, LLC filed anapplication for a Certificate of Site Compatibility to construct an up-to 205 MW Ruso WindProject consisting of up to 60 wind turbine generators and associated facilities in McLeanand Ward Counties of North Dakota, as shown on the attached map.

Also on January 21, 2019, in Case No. PU-19-29, Ruso Wind Partners, LLC filedcombined applications for a corridor certificate and route permit to constructapproximately ten miles of 230 kV electric transmission line and associated facilitiesextending from the proposed Ruso Wind Project in Ward County to a new substation tobe constructed in McHenry County, North Dakota, as shown on the attached map.

Believing that there will be no prejudice to the rights of the parties or the publicinterest, and finding the cases involve similar questions of law and fact, the Commissionis consolidating these cases for hearing under North Dakota Admin. Code section 69-02-04-04.

The issues to be considered are:

1. Will the location and operation of the proposed facilities produce minimaladverse effects on the environment and upon the welfare of the citizensof North Dakota?

2. Are the proposed facilities compatible with the environmentalpreservation and the efficient use of resources?

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3. Will the proposed facility locations minimize adverse human andenvironmental impact while ensuring continuing system reliability andintegrity and ensuring that energy needs are met and fulfilled in anorderly and timely fashion?

For more information contact the Public Service Commission, State Capitol,Bismarck, North Dakota 58505, 701-328-2400; or Relay North Dakota, 1-800-366-6888TTY. If you require any auxiliary aids or services, such as readers, signers, or Braillematerials, please notify the Commission at least 24 hours in advance.

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Brian Kroshus

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