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AES Commences Operation of First Phase of Chevelon Butte Wind Farm

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced the start of commercial operations for phase one of the Chevelon Butte wind farm. The project is located on the Chevelon Butte Ranch in Coconino and Navajo Counties, Arizona. AES' Chevelon Butte project is expected to produce a total of 454 MW of wind energy once both phases are fully operational next year. This first phase of the project will bring 238 MW of clean energy online with the remaining 216 MW expected to achieve commercial operations in 2024.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced the start of commercial operations for phase one of the Chevelon Butte wind farm.
  • AES' Chevelon Butte project is expected to produce a total of 454 MW of wind energy once both phases are fully operational next year.
  • "The Chevelon Butte wind farm is an excellent example of AES' commitment to sustainable clean energy development," said Woody Rubin, Chief Development Officer, AES Clean Energy.
  • Once both phases are complete, AES' Chevelon Butte wind facility is expected to generate enough electricity to power 110,000 homes annually.