About The Project
Current Efforts
After acquiring the project from the previous developer, Invenergy began developing the Prairie Hills Wind Energy Center in 2023. Currently, our efforts are largely focused on partnering with landowners, conducting necessary studies to inform siting of project facilities, and bringing the project to market through securing a long-term contract.
Economic Benefits
The Prairie Hills Wind Energy Center expects to pay millions of dollars in Nebraska's Nameplate Capacity taxes, Real Property taxes, lease payments to landowners, wages to employees, and payments for local goods and services. Local schools and county infrastructure will benefit from the increase in revenue from NE's Nameplate and Real Property taxes paid by the project.
Why Nebraska?
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Why Custer County?
Invenergy develops projects where there is a strong resource, interested customers, and most importantly, landowners who want to participate in the project. Invenergy is committed to our host communities and looks forward to working closely with Custer County, contributing to the area's economic development, and providing clean, homegrown energy from Nebraska.
Environmental Benefits
To avoid and minimize impacts to wildlife and other natural resources, we work with closely with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) other interested stakeholders to site, build, and operate our facilities responsibly.
Impact on County Roads
Invenergy is working with Custer County to establish a road use agreement for the Prairie Hills Wind Project, ensuring all county roads and infrastructure will be well-maintained during construction and left in the same or better condition than they were prior to their use for the construction of the project.