TEXAS WIND TAKES GIANT STEP

Interesting that such a politically conservative state is so progressive in the area of wind energy: The conjunction of economic opportunity and environmental necessity. Full disclosure: This story is from a TXU press release.

New 125-Megawatt Texas Wind Farm Providing Energy to TXU
March 30, 2007 (PR Newswire)

WHO
TXU Wholesale, subsidiary of TXU Corp., and Airtricity

WHAT
Airtricity has completed construction of the Forest Creek (Texas) Wind Farm for TXU, adding 125 MegaWatts of renewable energy capacity, using 54 2.3-MW Siemens wind
turbines.

WHEN

WHERE
The wind farm is some 25 miles southeast of Big Spring, Texas. Airtricity is based in Dublin, Ireland.

WHY
The wind farm adds enough power for over 24,000 homes, an estimated 56,000 people.

QUOTES
- “The Forest Creek Wind Farm is yet another tangible demonstration of
TXU's commitment to clean energy technologies," said Mike McCall, Chairman
and CEO of TXU Wholesale. "In our recent press release announcing execution
of a definitive merger agreement with an investor group led by Kohlberg
Kravis Roberts & Co. and Texas Pacific Group, we announced that we plan to
double our wind power purchases to 1,500 MW and increase investment in
alternative energy, maintaining our status as the largest buyer of wind
power in Texas. The Forest Creek project further diversifies Texas' energy
supply, which will enhance affordability and price stability."
- "Airtricity is pleased to be a part of bringing new green power sources
to Texas customers and we applaud TXU's efforts to increase its green
purchasing," said Airtricity CEO Eddie O'Connor. "Bringing our first North
American project online is a major milestone for Airtricity, and is part of
major expansion plans for Airtricity in the U.S. and Texas."