Enbridge Inc. announced the acquisition of a 100 percent interest in the 103-megawatt (MW) New Creek Wind Project, from EverPower Wind Holdings, LLC. Enbridge's total investment is approximately US$0.2 billion.

Located in Grant County, West Virginia, New Creek Wind will comprise 49 Gamesa G97/G90 turbines and is targeted to be in service in December 2016. The project was developed by EverPower Wind Holdings LLC., an independent U.S. renewable energy developer.

"With strong fundamentals and commercial underpinnings, the New Creek Wind Project is a strong fit within our low-risk value proposition, and advances a key corporate priority of growing our renewable generation platform," said Vern Yu, Senior Vice President, Corporate Planning and Chief Development Officer, Enbridge Inc. "We welcome the relationship with EverPower, a safe and community-focused developer, owner and operator of U.S. wind projects."

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