Stop in for a cup of coffee
The peoples/utility providers are just going to have to use the more weather resistant technology that is available rather than the cheapest that puts more money in their pockets. Numerous nordic countries are reliant on wind generators with good success. I can think of 1 wind farm in SoCal that has to be affected by sub-freezing over night temps from November until March, but the utility keeps it's success or lack of very hush hush.