WWW.DAILYENERGYINSIDER.COM
The Amite Solar Energy Center in Louisiana, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, is now operational as of March.
The facility is NextEra Energy Resources’ first utility-scale energy facility in Louisiana. It was developed in conjunction with DEMCO.
“This is a monumental moment for our team, and we are proud to work with DEMCO to bring low-cost solar energy to their co-op members,” Stuart McCurdy, vice president of development at NextEra Energy Resources, said. “We’re thrilled to deliver homegrown energy that supports local jobs and economic development, exemplifying the power of collaboration between energy infrastructure developers, the community and local utilities in meeting the unprecedented energy demand.”
Located in Tangipahoa Parish, the Amite Solar Energy Center has the capacity to generate up to 100 megawatts of energy. That is enough energy to power thousands of Louisiana homes and businesses.
“Thanks to this collaboration with NextEra Energy Resources, our members will benefit from dependable, low-cost, fixed-price energy for the next 25 years,” Randy Pierce, CEO and general manager at DEMCO, said. “It’s a smart, long-term partnership that reflects our shared commitment to delivering lasting value to the communities we serve.”
The facility was built in 15 months, and it created 200 construction jobs. Over the next 30 years, the project is expected to generate approximately $16 million in additional tax revenue for Tangipahoa Parish.
“These funds can be used to strengthen local schools, improve roads and support other essential public services,” McCurdy said. “This is about more than energy – it’s about investing in the future of Louisiana communities.”
