Powering Central Illinois with Clean Energy

Panther Grove Wind Facility is an 896 MW wind-powered electric generation facility in Woodford and Livingston counties, providing energy, economic and community benefits to help strengthen the rich agricultural history in Central Illinois.

About Panther Grove

Transformative investment

As America enters a new era of manufacturing and industrial growth, communities across the country are looking for smart ways to modernize their electric grids with safe, reliable, sustainable power.

Panther Grove Wind Facility is part of the solution. Investing more than $1 billion in Woodford and Livingston counties, Panther Grove helps position Illinois as a leader in clean, abundant energy.

Resilient technology

Built with the latest construction techniques and materials, today's wind turbines are more resilient and compatible with agricultural land than ever before.

Energized economy

Panther Grove sees itself as a partner in the economic future of Woodford and Livingston counties - supporting schools and families, strengthening businesses, and creating lasting financial growth.

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Benefits
Benefits

Clean Energy That Gives Back

Panther Grove Wind Facility delivers long-term economic, environmental, and community benefits - providing clean, reliable energy while supporting local farms, jobs, and infrastructure.

  • 350+ Local Jobs during peak construction
  • 25+ Long-Term Jobs supporting operations and maintenance
  • $81.4+ million in local economic activity during the construction phase
  • $10+ million annually in long-term, recurring economic benefits
  • More than $160 million in property tax revenue over the life of the project
  • Eliminates approximately 800,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually - the equivalent of taking over 170,000 cars off the road
Overview

Panther Grove Wind Facilities

Benefiting the community through job creation and lease and property tax payments.

Panther Grove 1

Construction is beginning on the Panther Grove 1 Wind Facility on privately owned farmland in Woodford County, Illinois. This project will be interconnected to the grid through a new transmission substation located off IL State Route 116 near I-39 and will be connecting to the ComEd 345kV transmission system.

423MW

Capacity

94

Turbines

140,500

Homes Powered

Panther Grove 2

Panther Grove 2 Wind Facility is a $1 billion clean energy project that will deliver up to 473 megawatts (MW) of wind power, enough to power 157,000 homes across Illinois.

473 MW

Capacity

Up to 105

Turbines Installed

157,000

Homes Powered

In the Community

Explore TailWinds, the Panther Grove newsletter designed to provide construction progress and insights into our participation in the communities of Woodford and Livingston counties.

Newsletter

Voices of Support

Livingston County Neighbors Supporting Panther Grove

FAQS

What to Know About the Project

We're committed to transparency. Below are answers to some of the most common questions about the Panther Grove Wind Energy Facility - how it works, what it means for the community, and what to expect next.

About the Developers

Proven Leaders in Renewable Development

The Panther Grove 2 Wind Project is being developed under a partnership agreement between CIP and Enbridge.

CIP

CIP

Global leader in energy infrastructure investments, specializing in developing and constructing large, complex projects that shape the future of energy. With U.S. headquarters in New York City, CIP has supported over 120,000 MWs of clean energy projects in development globally

Embridge

Enbridge

Enbridge is a multinational pipeline and energy company, and the largest oil and gas distributor in North America. With U.S. Renewables division headquartered in Dallas, Enbridge moves 30% of crude oil and 20% of natural gas produced in North America and has ownership in 5,261 megawatts (MW) of clean energy projects.

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Contact Us

Have Questions? We're Here to Help.

Panther Grove aims to be a good neighbor. Should you have any questions or concerns with the project please don't hesitate to reach out or stop by our local office.

Local Office

600 S. Fayette St., Suite 2
El Paso, IL 61738