June 23, 2008
Cascades’ North River® Brand Pioneers the Use of Wind Energy in the Commercial Towel and Tissue Industry
Read MorePartnered with IBERDROLA RENEWABLES, the world's largest wind energy developer, Community Energy, Inc. (CEI) is helping to build new wind farms nationwide. Working with customers, landowners and local communities, we are bringing the benefits of wind power to more than 15 states from New England to the Rocky Mountains, benefitting local communities and the environment.
Farmers and property owners who lease their land for wind farms enjoy a steady income and experience little or no disturbance to grazing routines or farming operations. Towns and communities benefit from a larger tax base, which supports schools and local infrastructure. The development and operation of the wind project creates temporary construction jobs and long-term management jobs.
"Having four wind turbines on our land has been exciting. They are beautiful, silent, and our cattle can still use the vast majority of the land. Folks occasionally stop by to admire the windmills and ask for information. It's nice to have an extra income source, and being a part of clean, local energy production makes us proud."
- Bob and Tomalee Will, landowners, Somerset, PA
Community Energy is partnered with the largest owner and operator of renewable energy in the world - IBERDROLA RENEWABLES. Operating in 19 countries, with a global portfolio of projects representing more than 42,000 MW of renewable power, IBERDROLA RENEWABLES has a firm environmental commitment. IBERDROLA RENEWABLES' expertise in wind energy development, along with their access to wind turbines and capital, will enable CEI to accelerate the development of U.S. wind farms by linking customer demand to new wind farm construction.