Root River Energy Opens Local Ostrander Office

Ostrander, MN - November 30th, 2009- Root River Energy is pleased to announce the opening of its local office in Ostrander, MN. The office is located in the new Ostrander Farmer’s Co-op at 208 Main Street, #4, P.O. Box 156. The local headquarters will allow Root River Energy to better address the growing demand for involvement in the project, along with improving services to its current participating residents.

“It’s a perfect, convenient location for the local area and our target audience,” says Jim Connolly, a field specialist for Root River Energy. “Visiting the Co-op is a regular activity for many in the area to purchase the agricultural supplies they need. Now in a sense it will be a one-stop shop for farmers who want to learn more about harvesting their other crop, wind energy.

The office will further function as a local, informational resource for anybody in the community that is interested in knowing more about Root River Energy’s 300 megawatt locally-owned wind farm project. Information about Root River Energy will be available at the office and the local Co-op staff will assist in directing calls appropriately.

“As our wind project progresses, we want to continue to provide the best possible support and services to our participating members,” adds Connolly. “Our new office allows us to do just that. Now that Root River Energy has a local identity, landowners have an even more accessible way to inquire about the project. Communicating with the community is key to developing a wind farm that works for the local area.”

Although Root River field specialists, Barry Rogne and Jim Connolly are often out meeting with landowners in the project’s footprint throughout the day, the Co-op’s support in answering calls will help streamline the inquiry process, making it more efficient.

You can reach the office by calling 866-742-6448.

About Root River Energy, LLC:
Root River Energy, LLC is a community-based wind development company located in Fillmore and Mower Counties, Minnesota. Our company’s objective is to develop up to 300 MW of wind turbine-based renewable energy. Our development commitment is to produce wind energy projects that are sustainable, generational and environmentally responsible. Our financial commitment is to assure that the financial benefits are shared with our local stockholders, area land owners and the surrounding community. Visit our website at www.RootRiverEnergy.com.

About National Wind, LLC:
National Wind is the leader in developing utility-scale (50 megawatts or larger) community wind energy projects. We form powerful community wind energy partnerships with property owners, assuring that the project’s economic benefits are shared with the surrounding community. National Wind and its subsidiary, Wind Energy Developers, LLC, have participated in developing 12 wind energy projects and currently have over 3,500 megawatts in active development. National Wind projects are located in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado and Ohio. The company has an additional 1,500 megawatts of wind energy in advanced feasibility study stages and is continually exploring expansion opportunities in other states. Please visit www.nationalwind.com for more information.