H.R. No. 2491
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Penascal Wind Power Project in Kenedy County was
dedicated on April 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Situated south of Baffin Bay, the Penascal project
is the first inland wind farm built along the Texas Gulf Coast; it
is owned by Iberdrola Renewables, which commissioned extensive
wildlife studies to ensure minimal environmental impacts on birds,
wildlife, and wetlands; and
WHEREAS, The project consists of 84 turbines that generate
202 megawatts of renewable energy, which can typically generate
power for more than 70,000 homes; two energy companies, CPS Energy
and South Texas Electric Cooperative, have signed 15-year
agreements to purchase power from Penascal; and
WHEREAS, Harnessing abundant coastal winds, the Penascal
Wind Power Project is contributing to the state's transmission
capacity to bring renewable power to urban areas, and in so doing,
the project is helping Texans achieve ever greater energy
efficiency; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of the Penascal Wind
Power Project in Kenedy County and extend to all those associated
with the project sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Penascal Wind Power Project as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Castro
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2491 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House