wiredInUSA October 2016

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MidAmerican Energy is finalizing its plans to begin construction of a 2,000MW wind farm in Iowa. The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) has given consent for the $3.6 billion Wind XI wind farm, which will comprise 1,000 wind turbines across multiple sites in Iowa. The wind farm will be developed in three phases, with completion of the entire wind farm expected in 2019. The project is a key part of the firm’s vision to meet all of its customers’ electricity needs with renewable energy. “Wind energy helps us keep prices stable and more affordable for customers, provides jobs and economic benefits for communities and the state, and contributes to a cleaner environment for everyone,” said Bill Fehrman, president and CEO of MidAmerican Energy. The company has yet to finalize the locations of the wind turbines. The first of the Wind XI wind turbines will come into service in 2017. When Wind XI is completed, MidAmerican’s annual renewable energy generation is expected to reach a level that is equivalent to approximately 85 percent of the company’s Iowa retail customers’ annual use.

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