by AF 0504 d3 — May 7, 2010—Minnesota state regulators have given the necessary approvals to allow development of a 78-megawatt Minnesota wind project near Goodhue, Minnesota, that backers say will help the state meet its renewable energy goals and further economic development efforts locally, according to a recent announcement.
Development of the project is being spearheaded by the American Wind Energy Alliance (AWEA), a joint venture founded by Mesa Power Group LLC with the support of General Electric. Mesa Power Group was started by energy executive T. Boone Pickens, one of the nation’s most visible proponents of renewable energy, in particular, wind energy.
AWEA was formed to drive continued growth in the wind industry. To date, it has reached agreement on seven other wind power project transactions totaling more than 750 megawatts— four in Ontario, Canada, and one each in Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri.
For more information visit the Mesa Power Group Web site.
