Renewable Energy Group Breaks Ground on Wind Turbine in Albert Lea
September 22 2020 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) broke ground on
Monday for a single wind turbine that will provide power to the
company’s biorefinery in Albert Lea, Minnesota. This project will
provide locally sourced, clean electrical power, lowering the
carbon footprint of the biodiesel plant.
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Local community members, elected officials and employees
celebrated the project Monday marking a first-of-its kind project
for the company.
“We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint by producing
cleaner burning fuels. The addition of the wind turbine will make a
process that already had low carbon output even more sustainable,”
said Cynthia “CJ” Warner, President and CEO of Renewable Energy
Group. “We are continuously looking for innovative approaches to
improve our facilities, and this project is no exception.”
The project, to be constructed and operated by Minnesota-based
Juhl Energy, will save approximately 68,000 tons of carbon dioxide
over the first 10 years, displacing predominantly fossil fuel-based
electricity. This is the equivalent of greenhouse gas emissions
from 168 million miles driven by an average passenger vehicle.
“This project is a great example of locally sourced distributed
renewable energy and we’re excited that electricity produced from
the wind will directly lead to lower carbon gallons of biodiesel
being produced by REG,” said Clay Norrbom, Managing Director of
Juhl Energy. “Juhl and REG have appreciated working with the many
people who have made the project possible, including local
landowners, city, township, and county officials, Freeborn Mower
Rural Electric Coop, Dairyland Power Cooperative and Faith
Technologies.”
The single wind turbine will be located north and west of the
REG Albert Lea biodiesel plant. The site selection was made based
on REG’s desire to limit the impact of sound and shadow flicker to
the surrounding residents.
“Using wind-generated electrical energy to convert agricultural
products into biodiesel is a great way to improve the plant’s
environmental footprint and advance our renewable energy goals for
the state,” Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said. “We’re
proud that Minnesota continues to be a leader in biofuels and clean
energy.”
In 2019, REG produced 495 million gallons of cleaner fuel
delivering over 4.2 million metric tons of carbon reduction.
About Renewable Energy
Group
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) is leading the
energy industry's transition to sustainability by transforming
renewable resources into high-quality, cleaner fuels. REG is North
America’s largest producer of biodiesel and an industry leading
producer of renewable diesel. REG solutions are alternatives for
petroleum diesel and produce significantly lower carbon emissions.
REG utilizes a global integrated procurement, distribution and
logistics network to operate 13 biorefineries in the U.S. and
Europe. In 2019, REG produced 495 million gallons of cleaner fuel
delivering over 4.2 million metric tons of carbon reduction. REG is
meeting the growing global demand for lower-carbon fuels and
leading the way to a more sustainable future.
About Juhl Energy
Juhl Energy is a leader in the renewable energy industry with a
focus on competitive, clean energy solutions, including wind,
solar, and combined heat and power systems designed for rural
communities, municipal electric companies, and industrial companies
throughout the United States. Juhl Energy has completed over 25
projects, accounting for over 350 MW’s of power. Juhl services
every aspect of project lifecycles, including development,
engineering, construction management, operations, maintenance, and
ownership. Juhl Energy is headquartered in Chanhassen, MN, and has
other offices in Chicago and Milwaukee.
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Katie Stanley Renewable Energy Group Katie.Stanley@regi.com
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