Overview
Big Timber Wind Farm is an operational onshore wind facility in Montana, United States, owned by Consolidated Edison Development Inc. The plant has a capacity of 25 MW, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio.
Big Timber Wind Farm is an operational onshore wind facility located in Montana, United States. Owned by Consolidated Edison Development Inc., the plant has a capacity of 25 MW, positioning it as a small-to-medium scale wind farm within the U.S. renewable energy landscape. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Montana's renewable energy profile is supported by federal tax incentives and grid interconnection policies that facilitate wind energy development. The plant uses modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. As a wind energy facility, Big Timber Wind Farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the local energy mix. Its operational role supports grid stability and provides clean electricity to the surrounding area. The plant's location in Montana benefits from strong wind resources, typical of the Great Plains region.
Environmental context
The Big Timber Wind Farm is situated in a region with strong, consistent winds, ideal for wind energy generation. Wind farms can impact local bird and bat populations through collisions, and may alter visual landscapes. However, proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize these effects. The facility contributes to reducing reliance on fossil fuels, supporting climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Big Timber Wind Farm is located in Montana, United States, at coordinates 45.855400, -109.649200.
Big Timber Wind Farm has a capacity of 25 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale wind farm.
Big Timber Wind Farm is owned by Consolidated Edison Development Inc., a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison.
Wind farms in the U.S. operate under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides tax credits, and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) that mandate renewable energy adoption.
Onshore wind farms can impact bird and bat populations and alter visual landscapes. Mitigation measures include careful siting, turbine curtailment during migration, and environmental impact assessments.