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Frequently Asked Questions
About Invenergy
Invenergy is proud to be an American company and full-service sustainable energy solutions provider. As a leading independent American energy company, we develop, build and operate wind, solar and natural gas power generation, transmission infrastructure, and storage solutions worldwide. Today, Invenergy-developed projects power 9 million homes with affordable, domestically produced power.
Yes. Invenergy employs over 60 Oklahomans at operating energy centers across the state and has local offices in Guymon, Enid, Aline, Lahoma, and Thomas.
Invenergy developed one of the first wind farms in Oklahoma, Centennial Wind farm, in Harper County. Invenergy also developed and operates the North Central Energy Facilities, three Oklahoma wind farms with a combined total of 1,484 megawatts of nameplate capacity – enough to power nearly 440,000 homes.
Today Invenergy is advancing wind, solar, and transmission projects in the state that can play important roles providing affordable, reliable and clean electricity for Oklahoma families and business.
Invenergy believes energy diversity is essential for providing economic stability and affordable, reliable energy for our communities. Invenergy was a pioneer in the U.S. wind energy market and today is one of the largest independent renewable power generation companies in North America. We have an extensive portfolio of wind, solar, and natural gas-fueled electricity generation facilities in operation, under construction, and under contract. To date, we have successfully developed more than 200 renewable and natural gas–fueled power generation as well as battery energy storage projects, totaling more than 30,000 megawatts.
Invenergy has a strong commitment to the home communities where our employees and our projects are located. We are a part of these communities. Invenergy is committed to volunteering, donating to local organizations, and supporting events that benefit our community. Invenergy invests over $400 million annually in the home communities where our projects are located. Invenergy made over $135,000 in Charitable and Community Goodwill donations in Oklahoma in 2022 and will continue to support local organizations in the state for years to come. To learn more, visit Invenergy Impact.
About States Edge Energy Center
States Edge Energy Center is a proposed renewable energy generation facility expected to include 2+ gigawatts of wind power, located in Cimarron and Texas counties, Oklahoma. This project will create substantial economic opportunities for the resilient citizens in the Oklahoma Panhandle.
States Edge Energy Center is located on private land in Cimarron and Texas counties.
States Edge Energy Center represents at least a $4 billion capital investment in Northwest Oklahoma. During the life of the project, States Edge is projected to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in property taxes, lease payments to landowners, salaries to employees, and payments for local goods and services, resulting in a significant increase in economic activity in Texas and Cimarron counties. Local schools and county infrastructure will benefit from the increase in tax revenue.
States Edge Energy Center is currently under development and is expected to be operational by 2028 following a 2 to 3 year construction period. The timeline of the project, including the start of construction, is dependent upon easement negotiations, commercial discussions, and project permitting.
About Renewable Energy
Wind energy is the most affordable source of new electricity generation in Oklahoma. American wind power saves consumers money and makes energy markets more competitive. Wind generation costs have fallen more than 70 percent over the past decade as wind turbine technology has improved, leading more and more utilities and large energy users to add more wind power to their generation mix. Wind power also stabilizes electricity rates, as it is typically sold under fixed-price contracts and requires no fuel, bolstering consumers’ protection against fluctuations in electricity prices.
Wind power works together with other sources of power generation to deliver electricity reliably. Utilities purchase renewable power to add diversity to their generation mix. When the wind blows, other power plants can ramp down and save fuel. Conversely, when the wind stops blowing, other sources of power generation – including solar, natural gas, coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, and battery energy storage – pick up the slack. Expanding transmission to move power over long distances also enables greater geographic diversity of energy generation sources, which increases overall power grid reliability.
