EDINA, Minn., July 25, 2016
/PRNewswire/ -- Geronimo Energy, LLC ("Geronimo") is pleased
to announce the sale of the Apple Blossom Wind Farm ("Apple
Blossom") to Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, a leading developer of
renewable energy and natural gas infrastructure, and a subsidiary
of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE).
Apple Blossom is a 100-megawatt wind farm located in
Huron County, Michigan. Apple
Blossom is expected to power an estimated 38,000 Michigan homes and will offset approximately
200,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. In
addition to the considerable environmental benefits, Apple Blossom
will also provide economic benefits in the form of increased tax
revenue, landowner payments, job creation and charitable
contributions. Apple Blossom's power has been sold to Consumers
Energy under a 15-year contract.
Apple Blossom marks Geronimo Energy's second wind farm sale to
Sempra U.S. Gas & Power. The previously sold Black Oak Getty
Wind Farm, located in Stearns County,
Minnesota, is currently under construction.
"Geronimo Energy is pleased to work with Sempra U.S. Gas &
Power on a second wind farm project in the Midwestern United
States," Blake Nixon, Geronimo
Energy President said. "Sempra U.S. Gas & Power brings
impressive wind energy construction and operating expertise and has
an aligned mission with Geronimo Energy's farmer-friendly and
community-focused approach."
"We are pleased to have the opportunity to acquire, build and
operate the Apple Blossom wind project in the state of Michigan as it continues to position itself as
a wind energy leader," said Kevin C.
Sagara, president of renewables for Sempra U.S. Gas &
Power. "The acquisition of the Apple Blossom wind project enables
our company to continue to invest in the development, construction
and operation of renewable energy infrastructure. We look forward
to providing Michigan with a
stable supply of clean, renewable energy and becoming a long-term
partner with the local community through the development and
operation of this project."
Apple Blossom is expected to begin construction the fall of 2016
and enter into operation in 2017.
About Geronimo Energy
Geronimo Energy is a
utility-scale renewable energy development company headquartered in
Minneapolis, Minnesota. Geronimo
has developed multiple operating wind farms and solar projects
throughout the United States.
Collectively, over 1,600 megawatts of Geronimo-developed renewable
energy projects are either operational or currently under
construction. Geronimo has a multi-gigawatt development pipeline of
wind and solar projects in various stages of development
throughout the United States and provides custom
renewable energy development solutions for utilities and
corporations looking to harness renewable energy for business
growth. For more information about Geronimo Energy, visit
www.geronimoenergy.com.
About Sempra U.S. Gas & Power
Sempra U.S. Gas
& Power, LLC is a leading developer of renewable energy and
natural gas projects. For more information, visit
www.SempraUSGP.com. Sempra U.S. Gas & Power is a subsidiary of
Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding
company with 2015 revenues of $10
billion. The Sempra Energy companies' 17,000 employees serve
more than 32 million consumers worldwide.
Contact: Lindsay T.
Smith
Geronimo Energy
7650 Edinborough Way, Suite 725
Edina, MN 55435
Corporate: (952) 988-9000
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