Allenton, WI - FPL Energy Wisconsin Wind, LLC (FPLE) today submitted its application for a Conditional Use Permit to the Town of Addison to construct the Addison Wind Farm.

The application seeks a permit to build 28 turbines with a total capacity of 25 megawatts, which will produce enough energy to meet the needs of 6,000 Wisconsin homes. FPLE has leased land from 16 active farms for the Wind Farm project. These farms are all located in the rural township of Addison, in Washington County.

"Now that the application has been filed with the town, we look forward to continuing to work with local residents to build a world-class project that will be a source of pride for the community and for the whole state," said Project Manager David Herrick.

FPLE has spent the last several months refining the design of the Wind Farm in response to the concerns of local residents. Generous
setbacks from local residences have been established for public safety. The turbines are located away from environmentally sensitive areas and underground cables have been provided with increased protection near active dairy farms.

In addition:

--The Wind Farm is designed to preserve the rural character of the Town of Addison by enabling the participating farmers to harvest a "double crop" of wind energy and traditional farm products.

--The Wind Farm's power is needed to meet the ever-increasing demand for electricity in Wisconsin. Wisconsin's utilities are committed and mandated by state law to obtain a portion of their electricity through renewable resources such as wind.

--The construction, siting, design, and operational plans for the Wind Farm have been developed to protect the public health and safety of the town and its residents.

--The Wind Farm produces electricity from the clean, inexhaustible energy found in wind. This is a resource which can help meet Wisconsin's energy needs for generations, while reducing the pollution caused by fossil fuels.

"Farmers are facing difficult times right now. The wind is one crop that they can rely on," said Herrick. "Wind is not subject to the radical fluctuations of fossil fuels and is a form of energy that all of Wisconsin's residents can depend on."


Additional Facts:

1) The project will involve 16 farms and 28 wind turbines.

2) The wind turbines are 'state of the art' and are among the newest, most sophisticated in the world.

3) They will stand 235 feet tall (tower height) with blades a total of 325 feet.

4) They will be located east of U.S. Hwy 41 and between Beaver Dam Rd. and Cedar View Rd.

5) The wind turbines can withstand winds of 130 mph, and can be shut down in extreme weather conditions.

Contact: John Dickert (414) 297-5828