About the Project
The Blooming Grove Wind Energy Center is an opportunity to boost the local economy of McLean County and create jobs, all while generating clean, American made energy to meet Illinois' growing electricity demand.
The project is located northeast of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois and will begin preliminary construction in the fall of 2019. Full construction will begin in late spring 2020.
For specific construction updates visit: The Project page
250
megawatts
100
turbines
69,000
homes powered annually
Cash Crop
Wind power is the new cash crop for farmers. Lease payments provide a steady stream of income.
“I could not afford my current living situation without the Invenergy [wind lease] payments. The payments are a blessing.”
Ardith Gillham
Landowner, Spring Canyon Energy Center
Jobs
The project will support up to 500 construction jobs during project construction.
Local Economic Impact
Over the life of the project, the project will invest an estimated $119 million in the local community through property taxes and land payments, and local wages and benefits.