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Arizona Public Service and Leeward Renewable Energy Partner to Bring Clean Wind Power to the Grand Canyon State

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Arizona Public Service Company (APS) has announced a significant commitment to delivering 100% clean, carbon-free electricity to customers by 2050. To achieve this goal, APS has entered into a power purchase agreement with Leeward Renewable Energy to purchase 200 megawatts of wind energy output from their two New Mexican Aragonne Wind facilities. This partnership is expected to modernize Leeward's existing wind assets and add significant generation capacity to its Guadalupe County, New Mexico, renewable energy complex.

Key Takeaways:

  • APS has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Leeward Renewable Energy to purchase 200 megawatts of wind energy output from their two New Mexican Aragonne Wind facilities.
  • The agreement resulted from a September 2019 Wind Request for Proposal and will enable Leeward to sell 200 megawatts of wind generation to APS over a term of 20 years.
  • The partnership is a significant step towards APS's goal of having 45% of its generation portfolio in renewable energy by 2030 and 100% clean energy by 2050.
  • APS will modernize Leeward's existing wind assets and add 145 megawatts of new wind generation to its Guadalupe County, New Mexico, renewable energy complex.
  • The project will bring economic benefits to the local community and provide customers with affordable, clean energy.
  • Leeward Renewable Energy is a growth-oriented renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 21 wind farms across nine states.
  • APS serves nearly 1.3 million homes and businesses in 11 of Arizona's 15 counties and is committed to serving customers with 100% clean power by 2050.

Statistics:

  • APS has a current energy mix of 50% clean energy and aims to increase this to 100% by 2050.
  • The new wind project will provide 200 megawatts of clean energy to APS customers.
  • The agreement will last for 20 years, providing a long-term commitment to clean energy.
  • Leeward Renewable Energy's portfolio consists of 21 wind farms across nine states, totaling approximately 2,000 megawatts of generating capacity.

Sources:

  • Arizona Public Service Company (APS)
  • Leeward Renewable Energy
  • Business Wire
  • Pinnacle West Capital Corp.
  • OMERS Infrastructure

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