Cordelio Power will be the long-term owner/operator of these projects. We are an experienced renewable energy power producer that develops, owns and manages wind, solar and battery storage facilities across North America. We look forward to being a partner in your community for years to come.

Cordelio Power is 100% owned by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, which operates independently of the Canadian government. With assets valued at $536 billion, Cordelio’s ownership is well positioned to continue providing communities with high-quality renewable energy well into the future.

Cordelio and Tenaska are invested in this community for the lifespan of this project – a timeframe we see lasting over 30 years.

Development Phase (3-6 years)

• Work with landowners to acquire land and conduct studies to protect local geology and animal populations.
• Building connections with state and federal officials through the permitting process.
• Secure customers to ensure economic viability of the project.

Construction Phase (12-18 months)

• Hire an engineering firm for construction activities only on approved land parcels.
• Improve public roads, bridges, and intersections at the developer’s expense.

Operation Phase (30+ years)

• Hire onsite operations team to ensure continued reliable operation.

A primary benefit of wind turbines is their small footprint. Taking less than an acre of land, landowners will have no issue using the surrounding area for farming, ranching, leasing, or other purposes. Farm equipment can easily navigate around the base of our turbines. For those who have a farming tenant, wind farm leasing is compatible with land use and will allow them to continue farming.

While the size of turbines can vary depending on need, Cordelio is committed to efficient and thoughtful development. We will select turbine size based on efficiency statistics, keeping in mind thoughtful placement to existing structures. Turbines are anticipated to be 4.5-6 MW in capacity and 500 to 650’ in height. Turbines will not be placed within 1,250 feet of any occupied space regardless of size, with larger turbines requiring a greater setback space.

No. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and Public Health commissioned a panel of experts with backgrounds in public health, epidemiology, toxicology, neurology, sleep medicine, neuroscience, and mechanical engineering to analyze “the biological plausibility or basis for health effects of turbines (noise, vibration, and flicker).” There is no correlation between wind turbines and afflictions such as heart disease, tinnitus, headaches, or sleep deprivation.

Ecological safety and preservation are a top priority for Cordelio Power. We are working closely with professional biologists to ensure our site locations and project design, has minimal interference with the local bird and bat populations. Wind turbines are exceedingly less dangerous for birds than everyday hazards, such as housecats, windows, and fossil fuel plants.

No, our wind turbines will not contribute to noise pollution. While blades do produce noise when spinning, our turbines will not exceed a 50-decibel night-time limit at any occupied residence. This level of noise is comparable to a quiet refrigerator.

The Project’s first line of defense will be the continuous monitoring system, which will include warnings and alarms if fluid levels are low and/or components are overheating. It’s in the Project’s best interest to protect the wind turbines as assets and ensure that it’s running at maximum efficiency. The project will also have a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan, which will include an inventory of all oil storage at the project site, within the operating equipment or in bulk storage. In some cases, the insulating oil will be vegetable oil, posing virtually no risk to humans or the environment.

Although uncommon, fires can occur due to various reasons, including lightning strikes or short circuiting. Photos of these incidents can seem alarming, but the fires are quickly contained. Wind turbines are continuously monitored by numerous sensors and data acquisition systems that detect when there is a system failure. The sensors make it possible to analyze why a turbine shuts down, for example, or what may lead to one type of turbine failure or another. Additionally, wind turbines go through regular inspection and maintenance during the life of the project. Additionally, wind turbines go through regular inspection and maintenance during the life of the project. (Source: American Clean Power)