The Ponnequin Wind Facility is the first and only commercial wind farm in Colorado. The wind farm currently has 44 turbines that can generate up to 30 MW of electricity. In addition, Xcel Energy purchases wind power for the Colorado program from a 33-turbine wind farm located near Peetz, CO, just south of the Nebraska border. Xcel Energy and its customers are fortunate to have a broad mix of generating options, which provide reliable, reasonably priced electric service in an environmentally sound manner. These include coal, natural gas and other fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables.
Wind is the fastest growing renewable energy resource.
While wind generation is an important component of the energy mix, the wind doesn't blow all the time, so Xcel Energy needs other generation sources to ensure electric reliability. And as Xcel Energy further develops its wind sources, we'll need to develop additional transmission and distribution facilities to make sure we are able to not only harvest this energy crop, but also bring it to market. Xcel Energy is pleased to be helping this new industry in the United States. The wind farms have meant new jobs, financial benefits for farmers, increased tourism, and renewable energy delivered to our customers. All Rights Reserved.