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Berkshire Hathaway continues to add to its renewable energy portfolio. Berkshire’s MidAmerican Energy Co., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, has purchased the North English Wind Project, which is currently under construction in Iowa.
When completed, North English will generate 340 megawatts of wind energy.
The North English Wind Project is located approximately 60 miles east of Des Moines, Iowa in the high-yielding corn and soybean farmlands of Poweshiek County, Iowa. The wind farm is expected to interconnect to a 345 kV (MIDAM) line located in Poweshiek County.
“We are thrilled to support Iowa’s continued leadership in wind energy through the development of the North English Wind Project,” Jeff Hammond, senior development manager for Tradewind, said in a statement. “MidAmerican Energy Co. has a vision to provide 100 percent renewable energy for its customers, and it’s exciting to partner with them toward achieving that goal.”
According to Tradewind, more than 200 landowners and over 30,000 acres will be involved in the project.
© 2017 David Mazor
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