Greetings:

We’re excited to announce construction is underway on the Hubbard Wind project! Construction is expected to last around nine months and is scheduled to begin commercial operations by the end of 2021. During the construction process, we are creating approximately 350 jobs and an economic boost for local businesses in Hill and Limestone counties. Over the life of the project, Hubbard Wind will generate $55 million in payments to landowners. Once operational, the Hubbard Wind energy center will consist of 108 GE wind turbines with the capacity to generate 300 megawatts of clean, homegrown wind energy.

Road work on the project began in February. Crews are starting excavation work for the site and will soon begin working to assemble foundations. Turbine foundations are made of poured concrete and reinforced with steel rebar to provide strength. Each turbine site requires excavating approximately 302 cubic yards of dirt, adding 25,000 pounds of steel and 188 yards of concrete to build a foundation. Foundations are about 10 feet deep and 56 feet wide. Once the foundation is complete, turbines will be anchored by large bolts set in the concrete foundation.

The steel tower of a wind turbine is constructed in three parts: the base, middle and top section. The assembly of the three turbine blades, called the rotor, is constructed on the ground, raised and bolted to the nacelle, which houses the generator. The primary turbine rotor’s diameter measures 127 meters and each wind turbine blade weighs approximately 22,490 pounds. From the ground to the tip of the tallest blade, wind turbines are nearly 499 feet tall.

Safety is always our top priority. NextEra Energy Resources is taking precautions to ensure all construction workers wear enhanced protective equipment and exercise appropriate social distancing to ensure both they and the community stay safe during this pandemic and for the duration of the construction project.

Since 1999, NextEra Energy Resources’ subsidiaries have been helping fuel Texas’ economic growth and quality of life and moving our country toward energy independence. Our subsidiaries own and operate 22 wind energy centers in the state. With several more renewable energy projects in development, we could not be more thrilled to continue investing in the Lone Star State. Thank you again for your support. We look forward to working with you and generating low-cost, homegrown energy in Hill and Limestone counties for years to come.

Warmest Regards,

Reid Schupp
Developer