MPSC Approves DTE Wind Energy Purchase
Detroit Edison’s largest contract to purchase renewable energy was approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today, setting in motion a 20-year agreement with Invenergy Wind that will result in 200 megawatts (MW) of new wind energy in Michigan.
The agreement – which represents a $1.1 billion commitment to renewable energy by Detroit Edison – paves the way for Invenergy Wind to install and operate a 30,000-acre wind farm near Breckenridge in Gratiot County, Mich.
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“The Gratiot County wind facility will benefit both the local community and Detroit Edison customers,” said Michael Polsky, Invenergy Wind president and CEO. “We’re excited about partnering with Detroit Edison and helping to create more jobs in the renewable energy industry to boost Michigan’s economy.”
The new facility will bring immediate economic benefits to Michigan and Gratiot County. Construction, expected to start late this year, is planned to employ more than 150 skilled workers. In addition, 15 full-time local high-tech jobs servicing the turbines will be created and housed in an on-site operations and maintenance facility complemented by local vendors to maintain the turbines and the project’s infrastructure.