Overview
Kingdom Community Wind is a 65 MW onshore wind farm in Vermont, United States, owned by Green Mountain Power Corp. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Kingdom Community Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in Vermont, United States. With a capacity of 65 megawatts, it is a medium-scale facility within the US wind energy sector. The plant is owned by Green Mountain Power Corp, a utility serving Vermont. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act and Vermont's Renewable Portfolio Standard, which mandates increasing renewable energy generation. Onshore wind technology is well-established in the region, leveraging the area's wind resources. Kingdom Community Wind plays a role in Vermont's clean energy transition, providing renewable electricity to the grid. Its operation supports local energy independence and reduces reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with state and federal climate goals.
Environmental context
Wind farms like Kingdom Community Wind can have visual impacts on the landscape and potential effects on bird and bat populations. However, they produce no emissions during operation, contributing to reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's location in Vermont's rural terrain helps minimize land-use conflicts while supporting renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
Kingdom Community Wind is located in Vermont, United States, at coordinates 44.7483, -72.4253.
Kingdom Community Wind has a capacity of 65 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
Kingdom Community Wind is owned by Green Mountain Power Corp, a Vermont-based utility company.
Wind energy in the US is supported by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which incentivize renewable energy development.
Kingdom Community Wind helps Vermont meet its Renewable Portfolio Standard targets by generating clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and diversifying the state's energy mix.