The 70MW project will be developed, constructed, owned and operated by Constellation Energy. It is estimated that up to 125 new jobs will be created during peak construction. Commercial operation of the wind energy facility is anticipated by year-end.
The project has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with the Old Dominion Electric Cooperative for energy and renewable energy credits produced by the wind facility.
Constellation Energy intends to complete the project in an environmentally responsible manner with special attention to avoid, minimize and mitigate any potential wildlife impacts from the project, the company said.
The company’s clean energy portfolio includes approximately 1,000MW of renewable power generation owned or under contract from sources including utility-scale solar, hydro, geothermal and biomass power plants.
