Blackwell is a project that OwnEnergy has been developing from inception alongside its local landowner partners.
NextEra will construct and operate the 60MW project is expected by the end of next year, and the clean, renewable energy produced by the wind farm will be sold under a long term contract to Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E).
OG&E will use the output from the project to supply Oklahoma State University (OSU) with clean energy.
The Blackwell Wind Farm was initiated three years ago as a Community Wind farm by a local landowner in the Blackwell area, David Savage, who partnered with OwnEnergy and other local investors.
OG&E and OSU recently announced an agreement to provide wind power to the Stillwater campus.
If approved by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the 20-year agreement will provide wind power for the university’s existing load as well as meet the needs of OSU’s future expansion.
Burns Hargis, president of Oklahoma State University said the signing of this agreement with OG&E is part of our overarching sustainability initiative aimed at saving money, reducing carbon emissions and improving efficiency.
Own Energy will receive a royalty payment from the project throughout the project’s life.
