B&V to Provide Detailed Design for Busch Ranch Wind Project

News release from Black & Veatch:

Black & Veatch to Provide Comprehensive Detailed Design Work for Busch Ranch Wind Project

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. (8 February 2012) – Black & Veatch has been selected by Black Hills Energy - Colorado Electric to provide detailed design engineering services for the Busch Ranch Wind Project located south of Pueblo, Colo. The project represents Black Hills Energy’s first wind development in the state of Colorado and will be a significant component of the company’s plan to comply with the Colorado Renewable Energy Standard of 30 percent by 2020. Black Hills Energy is a subsidiary of Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH).

“The Busch Ranch Wind Project is an important step in our multi-phased approach to reach the renewable energy standard in Colorado,” said Christopher Burke, vice president of Colorado Utility operations.  “The high-quality services provided by Black & Veatch will enhance the value we are able to deliver to our customers from this project before, during and after its construction.”

The Busch Ranch Wind Project will use 16 wind turbines to produce 29 megawatts (MW) of renewable wind power. Black & Veatch is also providing the detailed design for the project’s collection and interconnect substations.

“Black & Veatch is utilizing its extensive technical capabilities to provide the detailed engineering design for the Busch Ranch Wind Project,” said Ed Walsh, Executive Vice President of Black & Veatch’s global energy business. “With design elements including generation, collection and interconnection, this project demonstrates how Black & Veatch is uniquely positioned to help our clients bring new renewable energy stations online.”

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Editor’s Notes:

• Upon completion in December 2012, the Busch Ranch Wind Project will produce enough electricity to supply approximately 15,000 homes.
• The 16-turbine Busch Ranch Wind Project will generate 29 megawatts of renewable energy and will be sited 35 miles south of Pueblo, Co.
• Black & Veatch is providing the detailed design for all three project components including turbine placement and foundation support, collection and interconnection.