Small Scale Vertical Wind Turbines Arrive in Eastern Idaho
2/17/2010
Pocatello, ID: Residential and agricultural scale vertical wind turbines will SOON arrive in Pocatello, Idaho for assembly and installation. River’s Edge Energy, Inc, a newly-formed company by Pocatello-based Portneuf Electric, Inc., is entering the alternative energy industry market.
“We’re very excited about the future and the unlimited possibilities of this adventure. We appreciate the help from the city, state, and Bannock Development Corporation for resources, leads, facility expansion, and the Bank of Commerce for financing. We look forward to partnering with other energy companies in the area and in growing this new company to help create jobs and establish Pocatello as an alternative energy industry hub.” –Terri Harris, President, Rivers Edge Energy, Inc.
The partnering of their two companies is a good fit. Portneuf Electric, Inc., with its expertise and knowledge in electrical contracting through five states, will handle installation and maintenance; while River’s Edge Energy, Inc. covers sales and oversight. Final assembly, storage and testing will be done locally at their newly-expanded facility at the Pocatello airport.
Brett Harris, VP of River’s Edge Energy, Inc. and President of Portneuf Electric, Inc. traveled to Beijing and Shanghai, China in November of 2009 looking for new partners. He looked “very carefully for the most modern technology and found vertical units to be the most efficient because they allowed for twice the generation of power with 50% less wind --even in as little as 4 mph wind speeds.”
River’s Edge Energy, Inc. has contracted with All Bright International to sell and install wind turbines in all 50 states. They’ve calculated that in 90% of the applications, the payback for the investment is very quick, 2-5 years, with unused power net metered and purchased back by the local utility company. River’s Edge Energy, Inc. plans to offer a turnkey system in three markets: residential, agriculture and small scale wind farms. They will provide all the necessary resources and information on federal and state tax credits, and access to some of the billions in stimulus funds set aside for the wind industry, net metering, financing resources, and many others to help set up a single small scale wind turbine or multiple turbines.
About River’s Edge Energy, Inc. is a newly formed wind-powered alternative energy company, focused on delivering long lasting energy generation systems for agricultural, residential, commercial and government sectors. We service our customers from start to finish of the energy production process, from consultation, to site plan, sales and maintenance. We also provide access to the available resources to assist with obtaining applicable government grants, loans and interconnection to the utility company grid and net metering. For more information, please contact us at (208)238-6050.
About the City of Pocatello. Founded in 1889, Pocatello is known as the “Gateway to the Northwest,” providing excellent air, rail and ground transportation at the intersection of I-15 and I-86, as well as cutting edge telecommunications services. It is home to AMI Semiconductor, Heinz Frozen Foods, and J.R. Simplot. The city is recognized by Forbes.com as a “Best Small Place for Business” four years in a row, and also ranked as one of the top ten small places to move and raise a family. Additionally, the region is only minutes away from the best recreational opportunities the west has to offer. For over 100 years, Pocatello has been welcoming visitors, new residents, and businesses to the community. For additional information, please visit: www.pocatello.us.
About Bannock Development Corporation. BDC’s primary mission is to help create jobs and diversify the economy of the greater Pocatello/Chubbuck region and Bannock County through business retention, expansion, and relocation. In 2006, BDC provided business assistance that resulted in the creation of over 600 jobs, and the successful recruitment of Hoku Scientific, Inc. (www.hokusci.com) and IsoRay Medical (www.isoray.com). For more information, please visit: www.bannockdevelopment.org.
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