ArcLight Capital’s Leeward Renewable Energy closes on acquisition of membership interest in Cedar Creek I Wind Farm

Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC (“Leeward”), an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC, announced today that Cedar Creek Wind I Member LLC, a Leeward entity, has completed the purchase of BP Wind Energy North America Inc.’s (“BP Wind Energy”) 33 1/3 percent membership interest in CCWE Holdings, LLC (“Cedar Creek I”).  Leeward is the sole member of Cedar Creek I and will continue to manage the facility. The acquisition continues Leeward’s strategy to expand its holdings of high quality wind assets throughout the U.S.

The Cedar Creek I Wind Farm is a 301 MW facility located near Grover, CO. In operation since 2007, it utilizes Mitsubishi and GE turbines, which deliver clean and reliable power to Public Service of Colorado under a long-term contract that expires in 2027.

The nearby Cedar Creek II Wind Farm will continue to be operated by BP Wind Energy and to be jointly owned by affiliates of BP Wind Energy and Sempra U.S. Gas and Power.