Citizens Wind has developed successful projects in a variety of environments.  Current and recent projects include: 

Munnsville, New York:  The Munnsville Project, a joint venture between Citizens Energy and Airtricity, a wind development company based in Ireland, is a 34.5 MW wind power facility located in Madison County, New York. Working with local landowners and environmental consultants, Citizens Wind and Airtricity received a permit for the project in less than one year.  The project received its environmental permit in June 2005 and entered commercial operation in the fall of 2007.

Wolfe Island, Ontario:  The Wolfe Island Wind Project, a 198 MW project located at the eastern end of Lake Erie in Ontario, Canada, marked Citizens Energy’s entry into the Canadian market and allowed Citizens Energy to expand its horizons by forming development partnerships with other wind developers, such as Skypower Corp. and Gaia Power.  The project currently is under construction and will begin operations in late 2009.

Cree Nation of Mistissini:  Citizens Wind formed a partnership with the Cree Nation of Mistissini and Skypower Corporation to identify and develop wind power projects on Mistissini lands.  Mistissini lands cover millions of acres in northern Quebec, and our partnership has identified a number of prime opportunities.  As part of Citizens Wind’s commitment to working with the community during the development process, we have hired 15 Mistissini workers.  Our first project will be a large scale wind farm within the traditional trapping lands of the Mistissini Cree.

Navajo Nation:  Citizens Wind and the Dine Power Authority (DPA), an authorized energy development enterprise of the Navajo Nation, are working together to develop wind power projects on Navajo Nation lands.  In addition to identifying potential projects, Citizens and DPA are working closely with the local communities to provide public education and involve community members during the development process.

Parry Island, Ontario:  Citizens Wind and Skypower formed a partnership with the Wasauksing, a band of the Ojibwe residing on Parry Island in Ontario to pursue wind development on the island.  Citizens, Skypower, and the Wasauksing are studying the wind resource on the island and are planning for a series of small projects to be bid into the Ontario Power Authority’s Standard Offer Program for renewable power.  Throughout the development process, Citizens has committed to working closely with the First Nation and other local residents and stakeholders to design and build wind projects that respect tribal cultural concerns, identify and address environmental impacts, and provide local economic benefit.  Environmental reviews are underway, as are studies regarding the integration of wind power onto the local electric grid.

Penobscot Indian Nation, Maine:  Citizens Wind has formed a partnership with the Penobscot Indian Nation to study the feasibility of building utility-scale wind projects on tribal trust land in western Maine.  These projects would help the Penobscot Tribe develop economically while also helping the State of Maine fulfill its ambitious renewable energy goals.  Citizens is working closely with the tribe and local communities to ensure that wind development respects tribal culture and history, has minimal environmental impact, and maximizes local economic benefits.  Citizens hopes to begin the permitting process in the near future.

Sioux Projects:  Citizens Wind and the Sioux are working together to explore the feasibility of utility-scale wind development on tribal lands in South Dakota.  We are developing projects on three Sioux reservations -- Rosebud, Cheyenne River, and Lake Traverse.  In each location, the tribe is a partner in the venture and is involved in all of the project's decisions.  Tribal wind development is a unique opportunity for the Sioux to achieve sustainable economic development, realize energy independence, and empower themselves to chart their own future.  Citizens is looking forward to helping its Sioux partners to take advantage of their plentiful wind resources.