Marble River Wind Farm — 215 MW Wind

Standing proudly as the 1309th largest power generation facility in the United States, Marble River Wind Farm boasts a substantial capacity of 215 MW. It is recognized as the 98th largest wind facility among 1,142 wind plants across the nation. Commissioned in 2012 and operated by Marble River LLC, this wind farm harnesses the power of wind to generate clean energy, contributing to the shift towards sustainable power sources. The facility is situated in a region characterized by a diverse energy mix, surrounded by significant hydro facilities such as the Beauharnois plant with an impressive capacity of 1,877 MW, and several smaller hydro plants like Centrale des Cèdres and Les Cèdres, which have capacities of 122 MW and 113 MW, respectively. This cluster of facilities highlights the importance of renewable energy integration in the local grid. Despite representing only 0.02% of the national capacity of 1,386,385 MW, Marble River Wind Farm plays an essential role in enhancing energy diversity in a country where gas is the dominant fuel type. As the U.S. continues to prioritize renewable energy development, facilities like Marble River are at the forefront of this transformation, demonstrating the viability of wind power as a substantial energy source while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.