North American Windpower: Nebraska Public Power District RFP

by NAW Staff on Friday 20 July 2007

The Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of future wind-powered generation projects.

The RFP is for a total of up to 100 MW of wind-powered generation capacity, associated energy and renewable energy credits to be located near NPPD transmission facilities and with a target operational date of Dec. 31, 2008, the utility notes. A successful proposal will require the negotiation of a power purchase agreement for NPPD to purchase electricity from the proposed facility over a 20-year period.

Deadline: Aug. 20, 2007

For more information: www.nppd.com.wind_Development/rfp.pdf

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