The Dickinson County Board of Adjustment has given the green light to a revised version of the Red Rock Wind Energy Farm, a proposed 300-megawatt wind power generation facility in Dickinson and Clay Counties, Iowa. After initially rejecting permits in 2023, the board voted unanimously this week in favor of the updated plan following three days of public testimony.
Fewer Turbines, Same Environmental Benefits
The revised project for the Red Rock Wind Energy Farm will feature 67 wind turbines, down from the original proposal of 79. The decision marks a significant step forward for renewable energy development in Iowa, a state that is already a national leader in wind energy generation. With wind making up more than 60% of the state’s electricity, Iowa ranks second in the nation for installed wind capacity. This abundance of wind power has helped keep electricity bills in the state well below the national average.
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A Cleaner, Greener Future with Wind Power
Wind energy, one of the oldest and cleanest renewable power sources, plays a key role in reducing carbon emissions and supporting sustainable energy initiatives. The Red Rock Wind Energy Farm is being developed by Invenergy, a global leader in renewable energy solutions and one of the largest developers of renewable energy in the USA. Invenergy has already successfully developed over 20,000 megawatts of energy across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
In Wisconsin Invenergy this year completed the Darien Solar Project bringing online 250MW of solar power to the grid.
Economic and Environmental Impact
This new wind turbine project in the Iowa Great Lakes area is expected to contribute significantly to the region’s renewable energy capacity. The Red Rock Wind Energy Farm will help further solidify Iowa’s role as a major player in the transition to clean, renewable energy. With construction now approved, the project is poised to move forward, bringing both economic and environmental benefits to the state.
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Project Name: Red Rock Wind Energy Center
Developer/Owner: Invenergy
Location: Emmet, Dickinson & Clay Counties, Iowa
Capacity: 300 MW
Homes Powered: ~117,000 annually
Emission Offset Equivalent to 305 million trees planted
Construction Jobs ~300 at peak
Full-Time Jobs ~8 in operations
Economic Benefit ~$241 million in local revenue/payments
Development Status Ongoing permitting and pre-construction
