National Wind Announces Appointment of Terry Lynner to Board of Directors

Minneapolis, Minnesota - April 18, 2008 – National Wind, LLC announced today the appointment of Terry Lynner to its Board of Directors. Mr. Lynner brings more than twenty years of experience in securities law and investment banking.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome Terry to the board. His breadth of knowledge in business and law in diverse industries, along with his proven leadership skills, will surely be valuable assets to our growing company," says Leon Steinberg, chief executive officer, National Wind.

Lynner currently serves as a managing director of Lazard Middle Market, formerly Goldsmith Agio Helms. Previously, Lynner was a vice president for Piper Jaffray, a regional investment banking firm. His experience in corporate finance services includes mergers and acquisitions representation, public underwriting and private placement of debt and equity securities, and leveraged buy-out strategies and financing. Lynner also has extensive experience in securities law, having practiced both in private practice and as securities counsel for Norwest Mortgage. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. Lynner joins the existing board members, Patrick Pelstring, Jack Levi, Gene McGowan and Leon Steinberg.

About National Wind, LLC: National Wind, LLC, is the leading developer of utility scale (50 megawatts or more) community wind energy projects. We form powerful community wind energy partnerships with property owners, assuring that a project’s economic benefits are shared with the community. National Wind and its subsidiary, Wind Energy Developers, LLC, have participated in developing 15 wind energy projects and currently have over 4,000 megawatts in development. National Wind’s projects are located in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota, and the company is exploring expansion opportunities in other states. Please visit www.nationalwind.com for more information.