Thunderhead Wind Energy Center is part of AT&T’s renewable energy purchases, which will surpass 1.5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity
CHICAGO, IL (November 5, 2019) – Invenergy, a leading privately-held global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, today announced that it has entered into a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with AT&T for its 300-megawatt (MW) Thunderhead Wind Energy Center currently under construction in Nebraska. The project will deliver economic investment and jobs in Antelope and Wheeler Counties, and is part of AT&T’s renewable energy purchases, which will surpass 1.5 gigawatts of clean energy capacity
. Thunderhead will generate enough electricity to power more than 115,000 American homes every year. In September, WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) announced its intention to invest in the project, securing an 80% interest in Thunderhead. The project, scheduled to be operational by the end of 2020, will employ approximately 400 construction workers and will create about 12 full-time operations jobs when construction is complete.
“Invenergy is proud to contribute to AT&T’s renewable energy goals, and that our project has helped position the company as one of the largest corporate purchasers of renewable energy in the United States,” said Jim Shield, Invenergy EVP and Chief Commercial Officer. “This agreement reflects the increasingly compelling value of clean energy for customers to meet their energy needs and sustainability targets.”
“AT&T is investing in renewable energy because it is good for our planet and our business,” said Joe Taylor, vice president of global infrastructure optimization and implementation, AT&T. “Our contract with Invenergy is part of our company-wide commitment to help address climate change and will deliver important benefits to our bottom line.”
Invenergy is a leading partner in helping commercial and industrial users reach their sustainability goals having contracted more than 3,000 megawatts of wind and solar capacity supporting these customers.
About Invenergy
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Invenergy's home office is located in Chicago and it has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan and Europe.
Invenergy and its affiliated companies have developed more than 24,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, natural gas-fueled power generation and energy storage projects. For more information, please visit www.invenergyllc.com. AT&T AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a diversified, global leader in telecommunications, media and entertainment, and technology. It executes in the market under four operating units. WarnerMedia’s HBO, Turner and Warner Bros. divisions are world leaders in creating premium content, operate one of the world’s largest TV and film studios, and own a world-class library of entertainment. AT&T Communications provides more than 100 million U.S. consumers with entertainment and communications experiences across TV, mobile and broadband services. Plus, it serves nearly 3 million business customers with high-speed, highly secure connectivity and smart solutions. AT&T Latin America provides pay-TV services across 11 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, and is the fastest growing wireless provider in Mexico, serving consumers and businesses. Xandr provides marketers with innovative and relevant advertising solutions for consumers around premium video content and digital advertising through its AppNexus platform.
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