North American Windpower: NextEra Energy Resources Achieves 10 GW Milestone

NextEra Energy Resources Achieves 10 GW Milestone

by NAW Staff on Wednesday 19 December 2012

With the dedication of the 400 MW Limon Wind Project in Colorado, NextEra Energy Resources LLC says it has commissioned 10 GW of wind energy.

All together, NextEra Energy Resources' North American wind energy fleet is capable of generating enough electricity to power a city the size of Chicago, according to the company.

By the end of this year, the company, through its subsidiaries, expects to have more than 10 GW of wind power in operation, with wind projects in 19 states and four Canadian provinces.

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