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About the project
Bison Meadows Wind + Storage Project
Enel Green Power is developing the Bison Meadows Wind + Storage project in western and central Lee County, Illinois. As of June 2021, Bison Meadows Wind + Storage has opened a project office in Amboy, IL, and built three Meteorological Evaluation Towers (better known as MET towers). The project is expected to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026/early 2027. The income created by wind power leases can help keep family farms secure for future generations and protect farmers from fluctuating commodity prices.
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Bison Meadows Office Address:
10 E Division Street, Amboy, IL 61310
Technology
Hybrid - Wind + Storage
Status
In development
Capacity
200 MW wind + 60 MW storage
Landowners and acreage
70 landowners and 12,000 acres to date
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Meet the Team
Don DeWaele
Local Landowner and Leasing Consultant
Don DeWaele is a local landowner and a Leasing Consultant for the Bison Meadows Wind Project. He has worked in field tile repair for several years, farmed his entire life, has served as a road commissioner for 20 years, and has remained very active in his local community. He is 60 years old with five kids and seven grandkids, a third-generation owner of his farm, and lives just three miles from the Bison Meadows Wind Project.
Don owns 320 acres where four turbines were installed in the Green River project. His experience with wind projects began when he negotiated landowner contracts for the Green River project. Don’s local knowledge and community involvement is an asset to the Bison Meadows project. He looks forward to continuing to work with his community on Bison Meadows and helping his neighbors experience the benefits of wind energy.
Contact: E: don.dewaele.external@enel.com T: (815) 622-8512
Mandy Thacker Baker
Development Manager
Mandy Thacker-Baker is responsible for all aspects of renewable energy project development and is part of the team working in the East Central Region. She oversees the entire development process, from site origination, to grid interconnection, permitting, community engagement, and up to construction.
Mandy Thacker-Baker grew up in an environment deeply rooted in the energy industry. This unique upbringing gave her firsthand insight into the traditional energy sector's operations and challenges. Despite her familial ties to fossil fuels, Mandy developed a passion for environmental conservation and recognized the urgent need for cleaner energy solutions. Before transitioning to renewable energy, Mandy spent ten years working as a legal assistant primarily focused on oil and gas litigation. This role allowed her to gain a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the energy sector. Her experience in oil and gas litigation provided her with a comprehensive perspective on the industry's environmental and legal challenges, further fueling her commitment to sustainable energy solutions. With over seven years of experience in the renewable industry, Mandy has established herself as a visionary leader dedicated to advancing the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
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