Tri Global Energy Continues to Lead Texas in Wind Energy Projects Under Construction

DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Tri Global Energy (TGE), a Dallas-based renewable energy company, continues as the leading developer of wind energy projects in Texas, according to the third quarter 2015 Market Report from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).

Tri Global Energy's utility-scale wind projects represent about a quarter of all wind power projects currently under construction in Texas. "All signs point to continued strong growth in demand for renewable energy, and we are aggressively working to expand our participation in the market for wind energy," said John Billingsley, Chairman and CEO of Tri Global Energy.

"We encourage Congress to continue to support clean energy growth by extending the renewable production tax credit to enable the construction of thousands of additional megawatts to serve consumers large and small with affordable, clean power," Billingsley said.

Currently there are more than 100 wind projects under construction in 20 states representing more than 13,250 megawatts of capacity.  Texas leads the nation in wind project construction, followed by Oklahoma, Iowa, North Dakota and Kansas, according to AWEA's Market Report.

About Tri Global Energy:

Tri Global Energy is a renewable energy company with utility-scale wind projects in Texas and New Mexico, covering approximately 1,000 square miles of land. Founded in 2009, the company's goal is to develop clean energy at an affordable cost through the development of wind and solar projects and to directly benefit the communities which provide the power. Through its proprietary "Wind Force Plan" business model, Tri Global Energy allows landowners and communities to partner with and share ownership in wind energy projects. For more information, visit http://www.triglobalenergy.com. 

Contact:  Susie Lomelino, [email protected], 214-564-3285

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