News Releases for February 2005
February 02, 2005
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Hoeven To Meet With PPM Energy Reps On New 150MW Wind Farm
Wind Farm Project To Consist Of Approximately 100 Towers
BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven today announced that he and Commerce Department officials will be meeting on Feb. 25 with representatives of PPM Energy to discuss the scope and technical dimensions of a new 150 Megawatt wind energy facility proposed for Rugby. This is enough clean energy to power 44,000 average homes for one year.
The company Friday submitted a letter of intent to the North Dakota Public Service Commission to build a wind farm of approximately 100 towers and is targeting December 31, 2005 for completion. Meeting with Hoeven on Feb. 25 will be PPM Director of Business Development for the Midwest Raimund Grube and company Business Developer Tim Seck.
“This will be one of the largest wind projects in the region, and it will be located in the heart of North Dakota,” Hoeven said. “It takes advantage not only of our great resources for wind energy, but also our great business climate. PPM Energy has been working with our Commerce Department to ensure that the project goes smoothly from start to finish.”
PPM Energy, Incorporated is a ScottishPower U.S. energy business based in Portland, Oregon. PPM is a leader in energy solutions to meet the needs of wholesale and large commercial and industrial customers. Among the company’s notable customers are large organizations such as the municipally owned Seattle City Light and the federal Bonneville Power Administration.
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