Allegheny Ridge Wind
Cambria and Blair Counties, PA
Project Overview
Leeward Renewable Energy’s (LRE) Allegheny Ridge Wind, LLC (Allegheny Ridge Wind) is repowering its 80-megawatt wind energy facility located on 5,000 acres near Portage, Pennsylvania in Cambria and Blair Counties. The Allegheny Ridge Wind project began operating in 2007 and is comprised of 40 Gamesa G87 2.0 MW wind turbine generators. The repowering effort will upgrade the existing wind turbine generators to newer, more efficient equipment while generating more clean energy. As part of the repowering, the existing equipment will be upgraded with longer blades on all 40 turbines while the towers themselves remain in their current locations.
The repowering is scheduled to be completed by late 2027. The repowered Allegheny Ridge Wind is expected to operate for an additional 30 years, providing continued significant economic investment to the community, a substantial property tax base for Cambria and Blair Counties, and generate emission-free renewable energy with minimal impact to the land and surrounding community.
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Community Involvement
As a dedicated member of the community, Allegheny Ridge Wind will continue to work hard to earn the trust of our neighbors. Our involvement goes well beyond job creation, economic investment, and providing clean, renewable energy. We strive to build lasting partnerships with civic leaders and property owners. Throughout the life of all our projects, we pride ourselves on being fully transparent in our communication and highly responsive to public feedback. We also believe being involved means giving back. LRE works to advance many important causes and community efforts through corporate giving, including education, the environment, health and human services, the arts, community projects, and diversity efforts.
About Us
Allegheny Ridge Wind, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC. Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a high-growth renewable energy company building a sustainable future for all. The company owns and operates a portfolio of 31 wind, solar, and energy storage facilities across the United States, totaling approximately 3 gigawatts of generating capacity and is actively developing and contracting a robust pipeline of new renewable energy projects. LRE takes a tailored, full-lifecycle approach to its projects, which is underpinned by its long-term ownership model and purpose-driven culture that is dedicated to benefiting its community partners while protecting and enhancing the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of the largest defined pension plans in Canada, with C$128.6 billion in net assets (as at Dec 31, 2023). For more information, visit www.leewardenergy.com.
Responsible Development
Responsible development is an ethos that runs deep at Leeward Renewable Energy, Allegheny Ridge Wind, and our subsidiary companies. We develop, own, and operate renewable generation assets for the long term, and are committed to leaving a positive impact on the communities where we operate. We achieve this by prioritizing our values of community partnership, sustainability, and safety and answer community questions.
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Wind frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What will the wind facility look like?
The repowered Allegheny Ridge Wind facility will look similar to the original project, only taller due to the repower improvements. The repowering effort will upgrade the existing wind turbine generators to newer, more efficient equipment while continuing to generate the same amount of clean energy. As part of the repowering, the nacelles and blades on all 40 wind turbines will be replaced, while the existing towers will remain in place but will be taller due to the improvements. The repowering is scheduled to be completed by late 2027.
How long will the wind facility be operational?
With a repower, we expect to extend the life of the project an additional 30 years.
Who will maintain the property and vegetation?
Allegheny Ridge Wind is responsible for maintaining the wind facility property. We work diligently with consultants and local stakeholders to ensure proper ground cover, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management.
What happens at the end of the project’s life?
At the end of the life of the project, Allegheny Ridge Wind will be responsible for removing equipment and restoring the site to its original use. Township requirements for decommissioning and restoration will be addressed as part of the local permitting process and comply with existing lease requirements.
Contact
If you have questions or feedback on Allegheny Ridge Wind call our project line at (814) 212-3026 or email info@alleghenyridgewind.com.
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