"Clearway is thrilled to announce our work with Microsoft on the Mount Storm project. We are proud to support the development of renewable energy and economic growth in the community," said Valerie Wooley, Senior Vice President of Origination at Clearway.
The Mount Storm project will be built with American-made equipment. In addition, the Mount Storm wind project will deliver significant investment to the community including millions of dollars in tax revenue, hundreds of construction jobs, as well as funding for community benefit programs.
Clearway also completed its acquisition of the Tuolumne Wind Project in Klickitat County, Washington. The 137-megawatt (MW) wind farm has a strong operating history and generates enough reliable electricity to power over 44,000 homes every year.
“We are thrilled to expand our investment in Washington state and provide reliable, low-cost power to homes and businesses on the West Coast,” said John Woody, Senior Vice President of Development at Clearway. “We look forward to our long-term partnership with the Turlock Irrigation District through this project.”
As a result of this acquisition, Clearway will contribute $1.3 million in annual sales and property taxes to Klickitat County to support local schools, hospitals, and other public services.
Located along the Columbia River, the project site has been recognized as one of the most productive wind resource areas in the western United States.
The project will sell power under an amended agreement with Turlock Irrigation District, with an initial 15-year contract term and the option for a future repowering, potentially extending the project's lifespan by upgrading turbine components. This acquisition represents a $60 million investment in Washington, where Clearway's existing footprint includes the 160 MW Rattlesnake Flat wind farm in Adams County.
Clearway Energy Group's vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with their public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., the company's portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services.
