Greenbacker acquires 55 MW Howard wind farm in New York

Company expands its wind fleet with one of its largest projects to date

Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC (“GREC” or “Greenbacker”), a leading owner and operator of sustainable infrastructure and energy efficiency projects, announced today that, through a wholly owned subsidiary, it has purchased Howard, a 55.4 MW operating wind project from the BlackRock Global Renewable Power Fund II (“BlackRock”). The Howard project marks Greenbacker’s first wind asset in New York, building out the company’s presence in a renewables-supportive state and increasing access to cheaper clean energy. The wind farm, which achieved commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2011, generates enough wind energy to power approximately... ... More: Official Press Release Greenbacker Renewable Energy

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