“We are very pleased with the MPUC’s decision today,” WPL President Barbara Swan said. “The addition of Bent Tree to our wind portfolio helps pave the way for WPL to provide 12% of our retail energy supply from renewable energy sources by 2012, furthering our commitment to finding emissions-free sources of energy that complement our existing baseload generation.”
The 200 MW project will cost about $425 to $475 million, excluding allowance for funds used during construction, with commercial operation anticipated in 2011.
This was the final regulatory approval needed by WPL to begin construction.
