Black Hills Corp. has filed a proposal with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to own 50% of an approximate 29 MW wind turbine project as a part of its plan to meet the state of Colorado's renewable portfolio standard.
The mandate requires investor-owned utilities to acquire 30% of their energy from renewable resources by 2020. Black Hills Energy also proposes to purchase the energy and renewable energy credits from EUI Development LLC, the owner of the other 50% of the project.
If approved by the Colorado PUC, the wind project will be constructed in Huerfano County, Colo., and is expected to be completed in 2012. The project would include 16 Vestas wind turbines, components of which will be manufactured in Pueblo and at other Vestas facilities in Colorado.
On-site construction for the project, which will create approximately 55 jobs for southern Colorado, is anticipated to occur in early to mid-2012, pending county and Colorado PUC approval.
SOURCE: Black Hills Corp.
