EXHIBIT 23.1 ------------ CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the use in Amendment No. 2 to Form 10-K of our report dated March 1, 2006 relating to the financial statements of Zond Windsystem Partners, Ltd. Series 85-C as of and for the years then ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003. Hein & Associates LLP Houston, Texas July 10, 2006