Home-Grown Energy
Cedar Ridge Energy Center will further American energy independence, support local farmers, and help build Clay County's economy.
Who is behind the project?
Tenaska Development is a leading American energy project developer based in Omaha, Nebraska. For more than 35 years, Tenaska has earned a reputation for developing responsible energy projects and being a good neighbor to the communities where it does business.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, or CIP, will support the construction and long-term operations of the project. CIP manages the world’s largest dedicated clean energy fund.
Together, Tenaska Development and CIP have a shared goal of developing hydrogen and ammonia projects to grow the U.S. energy economy.
The video on this page highlights one family's experience partnering with Tenaska on a wind energy project.
“You’re only as successful as the people you work with. Tenaska felt like they were part of the family.”
Jerry Brake
Landowner, Nobles 2 Wind Farm, Nobles County, MN
“The team works hard through every step of the development process and is truly genuine when working with landowners and members of the community.”
Stacy Wagner
Landowner and Community Representative
Posey Solar Project, Posey County, IN
What is the process to create the Cedar Ridge Energy Center?
1. Pre-Development
2-3 years
Development is a multi-year process that is just beginning. Tenaska Development and CIP's land agents will first meet with interested landowners to acquire land leases, then file interconnection requests and complete development assessments.
Cedar Ridge is currently in
pre-development.
2. Development
2-3 years
Next, the team will perform engineering and environmental studies as well as obtain the necessary permits. When these steps are complete, the project moves to construction.
3. Construction
2+ years
An experienced engineering, procurement and construction contractor will manage construction of the project. We aim to source qualified, local labor and local materials as much as possible.
4. Operation
30+ years
During the lifespan of the project, an on-site operations team will manage the site and perform necessary maintenance. At the end of the project's life, infrastructure will be removed, and the land will be restored to its original state.