Overview
Buffalo Bear LLC is an 18.9 MW onshore wind farm in Oklahoma, United States, owned by NRG Energy Gas & Wind Holdings Inc. It contributes to the state's renewable energy capacity under the US IRA and state RPS frameworks.
Buffalo Bear LLC is an operational onshore wind farm located in Oklahoma, United States, with a capacity of 18.9 MW. Owned by NRG Energy Gas & Wind Holdings Inc, the facility is part of the growing wind energy sector in the region, which benefits from federal incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. With a capacity of 18.9 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for onshore wind in the US. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and state-level policies that promote renewable energy deployment. Environmentally, Buffalo Bear LLC contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Wind farms like this one also support grid stability and local energy independence. The facility's location in Oklahoma, a state with strong wind resources, ensures efficient energy generation while minimizing land-use conflicts through careful siting.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Buffalo Bear LLC can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures help reduce these effects. The facility's operation supports the transition to clean energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to climate change mitigation.
Frequently asked questions
Buffalo Bear LLC is an onshore wind farm located in Oklahoma, United States, at coordinates 36.776700, -99.635300.
Buffalo Bear LLC has a capacity of 18.9 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale wind farm.
Buffalo Bear LLC is owned by NRG Energy Gas & Wind Holdings Inc.
Wind farms in the US operate under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which provides tax incentives, and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) that mandate renewable energy targets.
Onshore wind farms generate clean electricity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to energy independence, though they require careful siting to minimize impacts on wildlife.