Avangrid’s first Oklahoma project
Avangrid has announced that its first renewable energy project in Oklahoma will be constructed in Pontotoc County.
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USA, Oklahoma: Avangrid has announced that its first renewable energy project in Oklahoma will be constructed in Pontotoc County.
This means the Iberdrola-owned developer’s presence in the US will be expanded to 25 states. Pontotoc Wind will be a 147.5 MW wind farm with 33 turbines, able to power around 40,000 homes.
Pedro Azagra, Avangrid chief executive, said: “We are thrilled to be developing our first renewable energy project in Oklahoma, that will deliver clean, renewable, wind power to the Pontotoc County community along with jobs and local investment. With Pontotoc Wind, we are helping to accelerate a clean energy transition in the state and across the US.”
Construction should begin in 2024 and produce more than 200 jobs. It is expected by Avangrid that the project will contribute to the surrounding area for more than 20 years, including local jobs to support wind farm operations and other community investment. Additionally, it will contribute an estimated $25 million in property taxes over its lifetime. Avangrid is the third-largest renewable energy operator in the US with more than 8.6 GW of installed renewable capacity.
Source: renews.biz