Invenergy announced that it has completed construction financing for its 202.5-MW Upstream Wind Energy Center in Antelope County, Nebraska. “We are pleased to have reached financial close for our Upstream Wind project, which will help deliver clean, reliable energy to the state of Nebraska,” said Meghan Schultz, Senior Vice President, Structured Finance at Invenergy. “The Upstream … Continue reading Invenergy funds 202.5-MW Nebraska wind farm
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Wind energy to power Facebook data centre in Nebraska
Enel Green Power North America, Inc. (“EGPNA”), the U.S. renewable energy company of the Enel Group, has started construction of the Rattlesnake Creek wind farm in the United States. Once completed, Rattlesnake Creek will have a total installed capacity of 320 MW and will be Enel’s first wind farm in the state of Nebraska. “This … Continue reading Wind energy to power Facebook data centre in Nebraska
Continue readingEnel’s New 320 MW U.S. Wind Project Will Power Facebook Data Centre in Nebraska
Enel Green Power North America, Inc. (“EGPNA”), the U.S. renewable energy company of the Enel Group, has started construction of the Rattlesnake Creek wind farm in the United States. Once completed, Rattlesnake Creek will have a total installed capacity of 320 MW and will be Enel’s first wind farm in the state of Nebraska. “This … Continue reading Enel’s New 320 MW U.S. Wind Project Will Power Facebook Data Centre in Nebraska
Continue readingNew Nebraska wind farm to significantly boost wind energy
A new 160-megawatt wind farm in northeast Nebraska is expected to boost wind power to about 40 percent of the Omaha Public Power District’s electricity generation by the end of 2019. OPPD President Tim Burke told the utility’s board of directors on Thursday that NextEra Energy Resources will build the Sholes Wind Energy Center in … Continue reading New Nebraska wind farm to significantly boost wind energy
Continue readingNebraska’s wind energy increases
Nebraska generated 1,000 megawatts of electricity from wind last year, joining what is known as the “Gigawatt Club,” Director David Bracht of the Nebraska Energy Office said Friday. Nebraska achieved a one-year growth rate of 49%, adding 438 megawatts of generating capacity in 2016, according to the U.S. Wind Industry Annual Report. One thousand megawatts … Continue reading Nebraska’s wind energy increases
Continue readingNebraska surpasses 1 GW of wind energy capacity
With the raising of a 400-megawatt wind farm in the state, Nebraska has sailed past 1,000 megawatts — or 1 gigawatt — of wind-generated capacity. The Lincoln Journal Star (http://bit.ly/2pJAinF ) reports Nebraska’s turbines provide over 1,300 megawatts of capacity with more on the way, looking to take advantage of the state’s largely untapped wind … Continue reading Nebraska surpasses 1 GW of wind energy capacity
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Wind farm expansion in Nebraska has begun
Construction on the second phase of Creston Ridge Wind Farm in northeast Nebraska has begun. The Norfolk Daily News reports (http://bit.ly/2mpz50Z ) that work started in mid-February and turbine delivery is tentatively scheduled for end of May. The expansion will consist of three windmills. The farm is expected to begin operating in July. The first … Continue reading Wind farm expansion in Nebraska has begun
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Wind energy in the United States: Vestas receives 140 MW order
BHE Renewables, an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, has placed a firm and unconditional order for 140 MW of V110-2.0 MW wind turbine components that enable future project pipeline. The wind turbines add to Vestas’ growing portfolio with BHE Renewables and will be manufactured at Vestas’ Colorado factories. “This order grows our portfolio with … Continue reading Wind energy in the United States: Vestas receives 140 MW order
Continue readingCity of Grand Island announces first renewable energy purchase, signs agreement with Invenergy for Nebraska wind power
The City of Grand Island has signed a long-term agreement to purchase approximately 36 megawatts (MW) of power from Invenergy’s Prairie Breeze III Wind Energy Center (Prairie Breeze III), which is to be built in Antelope County, Nebraska this year. This is the City’s first direct renewable energy purchase. The announcement comes after a city … Continue reading City of Grand Island announces first renewable energy purchase, signs agreement with Invenergy for Nebraska wind power
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Iberdrola and Tri-State G & T Sign Wind Energy Agreement
Iberdrola Renewables today announced a 25-year contract to supply Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. (Tri-State) – a wholesale electric power supplier owned by 44 electric cooperatives and public power districts across Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming – with renewable energy from the planned Twin Buttes II Wind Project. Tri-State will purchase the … Continue reading Iberdrola and Tri-State G & T Sign Wind Energy Agreement
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Geronimo Energy Sells Portfolio of Wind Farm and Solar Energy Projects to BHE Renewables
Geronimo Energy, LLC (“Geronimo”) is pleased to announce the sale of a portfolio of its wind farm and solar energy projects to BHE Renewables, LLC (“BHE Renewables”), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Included in the portfolio acquired by BHE Renewables are: the Grande Prairie Wind Farm (“Grande Prairie”) in Holt County, Nebraska; the Walnut … Continue reading Geronimo Energy Sells Portfolio of Wind Farm and Solar Energy Projects to BHE Renewables
Continue readingWind energy in Nebraska: Vestas wind turbines for 400 MW wind farm
Is Vestas’ largest single-phase project ever in the United States. Vestas has received a firmorder in the United States for 200 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for the Grande Prairie wind farm in Holt County, Nebraska. In megawatt terms, the project will be Vestas’ largest single-phase project ever in the United States. Vestas sold its … Continue reading Wind energy in Nebraska: Vestas wind turbines for 400 MW wind farm
Continue readingNebraska wind energy tax credit bill wins initial approval
An expanded tax credit for wind-energy farms won initial approval from Nebraska lawmakers Wednesday despite arguments that the state shouldn’t invest in the industry. Senators voted 25-3 to advance the bill through the first of three rounds of debate. Sen. Jeremy Nordquist, of Omaha, said his proposal would help Nebraska compete with other Midwestern … Continue reading Nebraska wind energy tax credit bill wins initial approval
Continue readingNebraska Transmission Infrastructure Ready to Accommodate At Least 2,000 MW of Additional Wind Energy
Economists at The Brattle Group authored a study that identifies the factors that impact the desirability of developing 5,000 to 10,000 MW of renewable generation in Nebraska for export purposes. Prepared for the Nebraska Power Review Board (PRB) and submitted to the Nebraska Legislature for consideration today, the study also presents options available to policy … Continue reading Nebraska Transmission Infrastructure Ready to Accommodate At Least 2,000 MW of Additional Wind Energy
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Nebraska has capacity to export wind power
Nebraska has the capacity to build and export more wind energy generated by wind turbines than it does now, according to a study that will be released by the Nebraska Power Review Board. The Nebraska Renewable Energy Export Study, mandated by the passage of LB1115 this past legislative session, said there is significant growth … Continue reading Nebraska has capacity to export wind power
Continue readingSempra U.S. Gas & Power, Consolidated Edison Development Partner On Nebraska Wind Power Project
Sempra U.S. Gas & Power and Consolidated Edison Development (ConEdison Development) today announced an agreement to partner on the 75-megawatt (MW) Broken Bow II wind project in Custer County, Neb. Under the sales agreement, Sempra U.S. Gas & Power and Consolidated Edison Development holding companies will each own a 50-percent interest in the wind facility. … Continue reading Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, Consolidated Edison Development Partner On Nebraska Wind Power Project
Continue readingSempra and Con Edison Buy Nebraska Wind Farm
Sempra Energy and Consolidated Edison Inc. agreed to buy a 75-megawatt wind farm in Nebraska. Sempra’s U.S. Gas & Power unit and Consolidated Edison Development each will own half of the Broken Bow II wind farm in Custer County, according to a statement today. Sempra will operate and maintain the plant, which last month began … Continue reading Sempra and Con Edison Buy Nebraska Wind Farm
Continue readingWind farm dedicated in Nebraska with 43 wind turbines
Central Nebraska officials have dedicated a new wind farm project near Broken Bow. The North Platte Telegraph reports that the Broken Bow II wind has 43 wind turbines, doubling the number in an area northeast of the city. Construction began in January. The wind farm was placed into commercial operation on Oct. 1. Power from … Continue reading Wind farm dedicated in Nebraska with 43 wind turbines
Continue readingInvenergy’s Prairie Breeze wind farm goes online in Nebraska
Invenergy has started commercial operation of its 200.6 MW Prairie Breeze wind farm in Nebraska. The project is sited on private land in Antelope, Boone, and Madison counties and consists of 118 GE 1.7 MW wind turbines. “Prairie Breeze is Invenergy’s first wind farm in Nebraska, a state which offers one of the nation’s best … Continue reading Invenergy’s Prairie Breeze wind farm goes online in Nebraska
Continue readingInvenergy Announces Start of Commercial Operation of Prairie Breeze Wind Energy Center
The project is sited on private land in Antelope, Boone, and Madison Counties, approximately 100 miles northwest of the city of Lincoln. Prairie Breeze consists of 118 GE 1.7 MW wind turbines, with output purchased by the Omaha Public Power District (“OPPD”) under long-term agreement. “Prairie Breeze is Invenergy’s first wind farm in Nebraska, a … Continue reading Invenergy Announces Start of Commercial Operation of Prairie Breeze Wind Energy Center
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