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Montana’s largest wind farm quietly develops northeast of Colstrip

April 17, 2016 /

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The power plant-sized transmission lines connecting coal-fired Colstrip Power Plant to the Pacific Northwest have attracted a new electricity generator to southeast Montana, one with a greener future.

Clearwater Energy is laying the groundwork for a wind farm near Forsyth with enough juice to power 300,000 homes. The project has been quietly in the works since 2012, but is being frequently referenced by Montanans discussing the region’s energy future as Washington and Oregon abandon coal power.

By TOM LUTEY [email protected]

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