Wind Capital Group
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The wind power developer Wind Capital Group was founded in 2005 by Missouri native Tom Carnahan
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On January 31st 2006, Wind Capital Group announced the planned construction of Blue Grass Ridge Wind Farm near King City
in Gentry County, Missouri. Construction of the 27 Suzlon
wind turbines began in late 2006 and completed in 2007. Financing was provided by John Deere
. Blue Grass Ridge is the first commercial scale wind farm in Missouri. The wind energy produced is purchased by Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.
in Nodaway County, Missouri. Like Blue Grass Ridge before it, Conception was constructed with Suzlon turbines, financed by John Deere, and the power is sold to Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.
in Atchison County, Missouri. This wind farm was also constructed with Suzlon turbines, financed by John Deere, and sells power to Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.
than the town and its residents use. Therefore, Rock Port has been called the first 100% wind powered town in America. The Loess Hills Wind Farm has been featured on National Public Radio, CNN, ABC World News Tonight, and the International Herald Tribune.
and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke
were on hand at the announcement in Jefferson City, Missouri. Lost Creek Ridge will have a 150 megawatt nameplate capacity. The project received $107 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
funds. The project became a campaign issue in the United States Senate election in Missouri, 2010
when Roy Blunt
charged that Tom Carnahan through his sister Robin Carnahan
had used family connections to get the funds. The Carnahans deny their family connections played a role in the federal renewable energy grant.
in Franklin County, Iowa. The construction ready site was purchased by Interstate Power and Light, with the first 100 megawatts planned to be constructed by 2010.
purchased the wind farm and intends to begin construction on the first 200 megawatts in mid 2009. Bent Tree is located near Hartland
in Freeborn County, Minnesota
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. NTR invested $150 million into the company and also committed to supply Wind Capital Group with 150 megawatts of wind turbines.
Tom Carnahan
Tom Carnahan is the founder of Wind Capital Group, a privately owned builder and developer of wind farms in the Midwest and in 2008 produced the power for the first 100 per cent wind powered city in the United States....
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Blue Grass Ridge Wind Farm
King City, Missouri
King City is a city in Gentry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,012 at the 2000 census.-History:John Pittsenbarger was the first European settler when he set up a tent in town in 1856. His application to name the town Petersburg was rejected because there was already a town of...
in Gentry County, Missouri. Construction of the 27 Suzlon
Suzlon Energy
Suzlon Energy is a global wind power company based in India. In terms of market share, the company is the fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer in Asia...
wind turbines began in late 2006 and completed in 2007. Financing was provided by John Deere
John Deere
John Deere was an American blacksmith and manufacturer who founded Deere & Company, one of the largest and leading agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers in the world...
. Blue Grass Ridge is the first commercial scale wind farm in Missouri. The wind energy produced is purchased by Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Conception Wind Farm
In early 2008 the Conception Wind Farm was completed. Conception is near Conception JunctionConception Junction, Missouri
Conception Junction is a city in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States, near the Platte River. The population was 202 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town.-Geography:...
in Nodaway County, Missouri. Like Blue Grass Ridge before it, Conception was constructed with Suzlon turbines, financed by John Deere, and the power is sold to Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Cow Branch Wind Energy Center
Also in 2008, the Cow Branch Wind Energy Center began operations. Cow Branch is near TarkioTarkio, Missouri
Tarkio is a city in Tarkio Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,583 at the 2010 census . It was platted in 1880 and incorporated in 1881. The name "Tarkio" is from a Native American word meaning "place where walnuts grow"...
in Atchison County, Missouri. This wind farm was also constructed with Suzlon turbines, financed by John Deere, and sells power to Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Loess Hills Wind Farm
The Loess Hills Wind Farm was completed in the spring of 2008. This wind farm is much smaller than Wind Capital Group's three other operating wind farms in northwest Missouri. Nevertheless, Loess Hills garnered national and international attention because it produces more power for the town of Rock PortRock Port, Missouri
Rock Port is a city in Clay Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States and the county seat of Atchison County. The population was 1,318 at the 2010 census...
than the town and its residents use. Therefore, Rock Port has been called the first 100% wind powered town in America. The Loess Hills Wind Farm has been featured on National Public Radio, CNN, ABC World News Tonight, and the International Herald Tribune.
Lost Creek Ridge Wind Farm
In April 2009, Wind Capital Group announced that the Lost Creek Wind Farm was to be built south of the Blue Grass Ridge Wind Farm in DeKalb County, Missouri. Vice President Joe BidenJoe Biden
Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden, Jr. is the 47th and current Vice President of the United States, serving under President Barack Obama...
and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke
Gary Locke
Gary Locke may refer to:*Gary Locke , Chinese American politician; U.S. Secretary of Commerce and former Governor of Washington*Gary Locke *Gary Locke...
were on hand at the announcement in Jefferson City, Missouri. Lost Creek Ridge will have a 150 megawatt nameplate capacity. The project received $107 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, abbreviated ARRA and commonly referred to as the Stimulus or The Recovery Act, is an economic stimulus package enacted by the 111th United States Congress in February 2009 and signed into law on February 17, 2009, by President Barack Obama.To...
funds. The project became a campaign issue in the United States Senate election in Missouri, 2010
United States Senate election in Missouri, 2010
The 2010 United States Senate election in Missouri occurred on November 2, 2010 alongside 36 other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Primary elections were held on August 3,...
when Roy Blunt
Roy Blunt
Roy D. Blunt is the junior United States Senator from Missouri. He is a member of the Republican Party. His Senate seat was previously held by Republican Kit Bond, until his retirement....
charged that Tom Carnahan through his sister Robin Carnahan
Robin Carnahan
Robin Carnahan is an American politician, daughter of Missouri politicians Mel and Jean Carnahan and the current Missouri Secretary of State. She is a member of the Democratic Party and was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2010, to replace retiring Republican Sen...
had used family connections to get the funds. The Carnahans deny their family connections played a role in the federal renewable energy grant.
Buffalo Creek Wind Farm
In December 2007 Wind Capital Group announced the sale of the Buffalo Creek Wind Farm near the town of LatimerLatimer, Iowa
Latimer is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 535 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Latimer is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
in Franklin County, Iowa. The construction ready site was purchased by Interstate Power and Light, with the first 100 megawatts planned to be constructed by 2010.
Bent Tree Wind Farm
In March 2009 Wind Capital Group announced the sale of their second wind farm outside of Missouri. At 400 megawatts, Bent Tree is Wind Capital Group's largest developed wind farm to date. Wisconsin Power and Light CompanyAlliant Energy
Alliant Energy Corporation is a public utility holding company that incorporated in Madison, Wisconsin in 1981. It consists of two subsidiaries:...
purchased the wind farm and intends to begin construction on the first 200 megawatts in mid 2009. Bent Tree is located near Hartland
Hartland, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 288 people, 134 households, and 84 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,052.0 people per square mile . There were 144 housing units at an average density of 526.0 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 98.61% White, 1.39%...
in Freeborn County, Minnesota
Freeborn County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,584 people, 13,356 households, and 9,015 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 13,996 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
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Partnership
In early 2008 Wind Capital Group formed a partnership with NTR plcNTR plc
NTR plc , the international renewable energy group, builds and runs green energy and resource-sustaining businesses....
. NTR invested $150 million into the company and also committed to supply Wind Capital Group with 150 megawatts of wind turbines.