SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Montana has a new wind power facility. Pattern
Energy Group 2 LP ("Pattern Development") today announced it has
completed construction and begun operations at its 79.75 megawatt
(MW) Stillwater Wind facility located in Stillwater County, Montana.
"Montana has one of the
strongest wind resources in the U.S. and arguably the greatest
opportunity for wind development among any state in the West," said
Governor Steve Bullock. "I'm pleased
to see Pattern Development harnessing the power of Montana wind, particularly as we look to
determine Montana's own energy
future through the development of further clean energy projects,
good-paying jobs, and revenue that supports our rural
communities."
"Our first wind power facility in Montana is now generating numerous benefits
for the state, including strong jobs and millions of dollars in tax
revenue, while producing enough clean energy to power 23,000 homes
each year without any emissions," said Mike
Garland, CEO of Pattern Development. "We're working on our
second wind project in Montana and
we look forward to creating more jobs and economic benefits from
the state's vast natural wind resources."
"Wind turbine technician is one of the fastest growing jobs in
America today. Wind farms like Stillwater Wind are a source for
long-term, stable jobs, tied to their 25 to 35-year life," said
Jeff Fox, Montana Policy Manager at
Renewable Northwest. "Pattern Development is helping to create
these good paying, long-term jobs in Montana's rural communities."
"Both Stillwater and Sweet
Grass Counties are thankful to have Pattern Development
doing business in our communities," said Stillwater County Commissioner Mark Crago. "It is clear that the team at
Pattern Development strives to be involved locally and truly cares
about the community. When our local school was forced to close,
they stepped up and donated $100,000
to Reed Point Schools, demonstrating
their commitment to our community."
Stillwater Wind has a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement for 100%
of the energy produced. The facility interconnects to the local
transmission provider's 230-kV transmission line via a newly
constructed 230-kV switching station.
Stillwater Wind is utilizing a total of 31 Siemens Gamesa wind
turbines comprised of five 2.3 MW turbines with 108 meter rotors
and 26 2.625 MW turbines with 120 meter rotors. During each year of
operations, the 79.75 MW facility will generate energy equal to the
needs of more than 23,000 Montana
homes.
Construction of the project created approximately 80 jobs within
the local and regional communities and will employ approximately
six full-time personnel during operations. The two construction
contractors responsible for construction of the Stillwater Wind
project, Dick Anderson Construction and EPC Services Company, are
both headquartered in Montana.
Over the first 25 years of the facility's operational life it is
expected to produce more than $18
million in tax revenue. The local county will also receive
impact fee payments over the first three years, in addition to
royalty payments to participating landowners.
Affiliate company Pattern Energy Group Inc. (Nasdaq & TSX:
PEGI) ("Pattern Energy") has previously added Stillwater Wind to
its list of identified Right of First Offer (iROFO) projects.
About Pattern Development
Pattern Development is a
leader in developing renewable energy and transmission assets. With
a long history in wind energy, Pattern Development's
highly-experienced team has developed, financed and placed into
operation more than 4,500 MW of wind and solar power projects. A
strong commitment to promoting environmental stewardship drives the
company's dedication in working closely with communities to create
renewable energy projects. Pattern Development has offices in
San Francisco, San Diego, Houston, New
York, Toronto, Mexico City, and Tokyo. For more information, visit
www.patterndev.com.
Contact:
Matt Dallas
Pattern Development
917-363-1333
matt.dallas@patternenergy.com
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