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John Deere Breaks Ground on 16-MW Wind Farm

December 8, 2009 | 1 Comment

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Idaho, United States [RenewableEnergyWorld.com] John Deere Renewables this week broke ground on a new wind energy project in Idaho. Located in Twin Falls County, the Tuana Springs Wind Farm will consist of eight 2-megawatt (MW) turbines. Idaho Power Company is purchasing energy from the project under a long-term power purchase agreement. Commercial operation of the wind farm is expected to begin as early as Spring 2010.

"The John Deere name brings with it a lot of public recognition and trust. I'm happy to have this exciting new business venture here in Idaho."

-- Idaho Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter

John Deere Renewables funded the Tuana Springs Wind Farm and will also serve as owner and operator of the project, which is the company’s fifth mid-sized wind farm development in Idaho. The Tuana Springs project creates new economic opportunities in Idaho including jobs and tax revenue for the state and local governments.

“From our Project 60 economic growth initiative to creating the Office of Energy Resources, making Idaho more energy independent by realizing the potential of alternative and renewable energy production in Idaho has been a cornerstone of my administration’s efforts,” said Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter. “The John Deere name brings with it a lot of public recognition and trust. I’m happy to have this exciting new business venture here in Idaho."

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verdantcasey

December 8, 2009

John Deere Renewables isn't the only business going green through wind power. Lots of companies are developing or utilizing alternative energies. There's a great website with hundreds of case studies on wind energy and emerging green technologies: http://www.greencollareconomy.com
It's the largest b2b green directory on the web, and lots of sustainability white papers for businesses to use in going green.

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