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Currently, the companies are evaluating several potential locations in the state.

The application starts a calendar of deadlines before the rate increase is scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1.

The company will file its final 2019 plan with state regulatory commissions by Oct. 18.

Wildlife officials say about 500,000 birds die each year from turbine collisions.

Construction manpower is expected to peak at 265 workers in July 2020, but will average 125 workers over the 17-month construction period.

The utility in April said it was considering retiring all units by 2022.

Both the new wind farms and the existing developments set to be improved are expected to provide energy for 30 years, Erickson said.

Gordon encourages people who want to give input on the issue to submit comments to Rocky Mountain Power before the public comment period closes.

Fossil Solar is a subsidiary of North Carolina-based Strata Solar, which facilitates development of solar energy projects.

The high court ruled the chemicals aren't ingredients necessary to make electricity.