First Wind, an independent North American wind power company, today announced the opening of an office in Oakfield, Maine to support the company’s wind development efforts in Aroostook County. First Wind owns and operates the 42 MW Mars Hill Wind in Aroostook County, and is currently in the advanced development stages for a potential 55.5 MW project near the town of Oakfield.
“First Wind is excited to setup an office to help us better serve the Oakfield community,” said Matt Kearns, Vice President of Business Development for First Wind. “The development of clean, renewable energy will bring new jobs and other economic benefits to the surrounding area, and we are looking forward to working with members of the community to make it happen.”
The potential 55.5 MW wind project in Oakfield would produce enough energy to power more than 20,000 homes. In addition to providing a source of clean energy, a wind project in Oakfield would provide numerous economic benefits to the region including revenue and employment opportunities.
The office will have an Open House on February 12, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Oakfield office is at 60A Ridge Rd. in Oakfield, Me.
In addition to its projects in development and in operation in Aroostook County, First Wind owns and operates the 57 MW Stetson Wind project in Washington County, which recently achieved commercial operations. First Wind has also filed permit applications for a proposed 25.5 MW expansion at Stetson Wind, as well as the 60 MW Rollins Wind project near the town of Lincoln in Penobscot County.
About First Wind
First Wind is an independent North American wind energy company focused exclusively on the development, ownership and operation of wind energy projects. First Wind is based in Newton, Massachusetts. For more information on First Wind, please visit www.firstwind.com.
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For more information, contact:
John Lamontagne
Director, Communications
First Wind
Phone: 857-226-5149
E-mail: jlamontagne@firstwind.com |
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