Overview
Creston Ridge II LLC is an operational onshore wind farm in Nebraska, USA, with a capacity of 6.9 MW, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio.
Creston Ridge II LLC is an onshore wind farm located in Nebraska, United States, with an operational status and a capacity of 6.9 MW. The facility is owned by Creston Ridge II LLC and represents a small-scale wind energy project within the broader U.S. renewable energy landscape. The wind farm operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes federal incentives such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Nebraska has a voluntary RPS goal, and wind energy projects like this benefit from production tax credits (PTC) and other support mechanisms. The facility uses wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electricity, feeding into the local grid. As a small-scale wind farm, Creston Ridge II LLC contributes to local energy diversification and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Its environmental significance lies in displacing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting Nebraska's growing wind energy sector, which has become a key part of the state's energy mix.
Environmental context
Nebraska's Great Plains region offers strong and consistent wind resources, making it ideal for wind energy development. Wind farms like Creston Ridge II LLC help reduce carbon emissions and air pollution compared to fossil fuel generation. However, wind turbines can impact local bird and bat populations, and their visual presence alters the landscape. Proper siting and mitigation measures are important to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Creston Ridge II LLC is an onshore wind farm located in Nebraska, United States, at coordinates 41.677, -97.391.
The wind farm has a capacity of 6.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale wind energy facility.
The facility is owned by Creston Ridge II LLC, the same entity as the plant name.
Wind energy in Nebraska benefits from federal incentives like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and production tax credits (PTC). The state has a voluntary Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) goal, encouraging renewable energy development.
By generating electricity from wind, Creston Ridge II LLC displaces fossil fuel-based power, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. It supports Nebraska's transition to cleaner energy sources.