Harvesting the Wind to Power an Economic Boon to Shelby County

Linea is developing an approximately 200-megawatt (MW) wind project in Shelby County, Illinois. Once operational, the Foxglove Wind project would generate enough electricity to power more than 65,000 Illinois homes annually.

Why Shelby County?

Linea Energy has identified the area within Shelby County as suitable for wind development because of its proximity to the existing transmission system with available capacity, a compatible wind resource, site suitability with existing land use, and minimal anticipated environmental impacts.

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Long-Term Benefits to Shelby County

Wind power pumps billions of dollars into the country’s economy every year, particularly in rural areas where wind projects are located. The Foxglove Wind project represents a capital investment of an estimated $500 million, which will result in significant economic benefits for the area.

Estimated 250 jobs during peak construction, as well as 10 long-term, local jobs during operations

Estimated $100 million in property tax revenues over 35 years to fund schools and other critical services within Shelby County.

Increasing business activity among local hotels, motels, restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, and more.
Enhancing local economic impact by sourcing Illinois-based equipment, materials, and labor when feasible during development, construction, and operations.
Developing long-term partnerships with local organizations, schools, and community members.

Foxglove Wind Project Area

Linea Energy is Committed to Siting the Foxglove
Wind Project Responsibly and Safely

Below are the ways in which we will minimize potential environmental impacts of the project.

Wildlife

Work with state and federal agencies and stakeholders to ensure that potential environmental impacts are fully considered, minimized, and mitigated, including impacts to local species and other natural resources

Sound and Shadow Flicker Modeling

Conduct sound and shadow flicker modeling ensuring the project is in strict compliance with Shelby County’s wind ordinance requirements

Decommissioning and Financial Security

Implement a decommissioning plan and financial securities that will guarantee responsible decommissioning and restoration of the land at the end of the Project’s life 

Energy Security

Generate local clean energy that strengthens the grid through resource diversity and low-cost power

About Linea Energy

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Linea Energy is an independent power producer and renewable energy company that develops, owns, and operates domestic energy projects at scale, bringing a unique approach to development and commercialization. By leveraging efficient and innovative development practices, we are changing the status quo of how local energy projects are deployed.

Linea Energy is backed by EnCap Investments, a leading provider of growth capital to the independent sector of the US energy industry since its founding in 1988. EnCap Investments’ support gives us strategic insight and patient capital to build, own, and operate our portfolio of assets.