With a nameplate capacity of 301 MW, the project is comprised of 221 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 1000 1.0 MW wind turbine generators, and 53 GE 1.5 MW wind turbine generators. The project developed and jointly owns a 72-mile generator tie line and interconnects to Xcel Energy’s Public Service Company of Colorado transmission system. PSCo purchases output from the Cedar Creek project under a long-term power purchase agreement.
Cedar Creek Wind Energy
Weld County, CO

About
LRE's (Leeward Renewable Energy) Cedar Creek Wind Energy project is situated on 32,000 acres in Grover, Colorado, and reached commercial operation in 2007.
Project Overview
0 MW
Renewable Energy Capacity
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COD
0 GE and Mitsubishi
Wind Turbine Technology
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Turbines
OUTREACH
Community Involvement
The Cedar Creek Wind Energy project will be a power generation resource, providing significant economic development and funding for local public services. LRE prioritizes responsibly sourced, U.S.-made components and local labor. The low-cost, emission-free power supply will help meet domestic energy needs.
As a dedicated member of the community, LRE will work hard to be a good neighbor. Our involvement goes beyond economic investment, job creation and providing emission-free energy. We strive to build lasting partnerships with local government, community organizations and individual neighbors. Throughout the life of the project, we pride ourselves on being open in our communication and responsive to feedback, and to ongoing community investment.
TIMELINE
Operational
2007ABOUT US
About LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy)
Founded in Texas in 2003, LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) owns and operates 30+ wind, solar, and energy storage projects totaling over 4GW nationwide. LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. We prioritize domestic jobs, local community partnerships, and protecting the land in our long-term approach to meet American energy needs. To learn more, visit www.lreus.com.
CONTACT
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Cedar Creek Wind Energy Public Affairs
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877.847.0828
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